The Flavor Apprentice (TFA) is a leading producer of water-soluble flavourings. Cocoa Rounds captures chocolate cookie/cereal vibes: roasted cocoa, a touch of milk chocolate and a crisp malty crumb that anchors dessert and bakery mixes.
Use: Concentrate that must be diluted. TFA flavours are water-soluble and PG-carried; some may contain traces of ethanol. Note: We purchase in bulk and re-bottle into smaller sizes (not the original packaging).
Tips & accessories
Contents
- 1 × TFA Cocoa Rounds concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)
Features
- Type: Food-grade flavour concentrate (water-soluble)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Profile: roasted cocoa, chocolate biscuit/cereal crumb, malty depth, light vanilla
- Role: bakery/cookie base or cocoa accent with “crumb”
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
Tasting notes
- Top: dry cocoa and biscuit aroma
- Middle: chocolate cookie body, hint of milk chocolate
- Base: malty cereal roast with gentle vanilla roundness
Tips for this flavour
- Dosing start: 2–4% standalone for a defined cookie/cocoa base; 0.5–2.0% as an accent.
- Toastier crumb: add 0.1–0.3% Acetyl Pyrazine for biscuity, roasted edges.
- Milk-choc fullness: layer with custards, marshmallow and a touch of butterscotch/caramel.
- Choc & nut: hazelnut/pecan/peanut butter for cookie or bar profiles.
- Tame dryness/bitterness: smooth with 0.25–0.5% cream/vanilla or a light sweetener.
- Steeping: 7–14 days—cocoa and crumb meld and soften.
Ingredients
Flavouring substances, Propylene Glycol (PG). May contain traces of ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- Contains PG. Do not use undiluted—DIY only.
- Overuse may read dry/bitter—start low and fine-tune.
- Store cool/dark, tightly closed. Keep away from children and pets.
Mixing ratios (starting points)
- E-liquid single: 2–5%
- As an accent: 0.5–2.5%
- Culinary/drinks: 0.05–0.3% — adjust to taste
FAQ
Is it more cocoa or chocolate?
Mainly cocoa/chocolate-cookie with a light milk-chocolate middle.
Why does it seem dry?
Usually too high a %—reduce, add cream/vanilla and allow 7–14 days to rest.
Best pairings?
Custards/vanillas, marshmallow, caramel/RY4, nuts, coffee/espresso, banana.
How to get stronger cereal vibes?
Use 0.1–0.3% Acetyl Pyrazine or layer with Pie Crust/Graham Cracker.
PG-carried and must be diluted?
Yes—water-soluble, PG-carried concentrate to be diluted in base.
Manufacturer info?
The Flavor Apprentice – official website