The Flavor Apprentice (TFA) is a leading producer of water-soluble flavourings.
Apple “Tart Granny Smith” delivers a clear, tangy green-apple profile: zesty peel, bright malic acidity and a juicy core—ideal for fruit, soda and pie builds, or as a sharp top note to lift berries and tropicals. 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 bottles (not the original packaging).
Tips & accessories
Contents
- 1 × TFA Apple “Tart Granny Smith” concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)
Features
- Type: Food-grade flavour concentrate (water-soluble)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Profile: tart green apple, crisp peel, juicy flesh
- Role: fruit base/top; sharpener for berries, citrus and tropicals; pie filling
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
Tasting notes
- Top: green peel/zest, bright malic bite
- Middle: juicy Granny Smith body
- Base: clean, dry fruit finish
Tips for this flavour
- Dosing start: 6–9% standalone; 0.5–4% as an accent. High % may turn floral/peel-heavy.
- Candy/Soda: 0.25–0.5% Sour + 0.25–0.75% Sweet & Tart for a spritzy lemonade/soda snap.
- Pairings: strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, Kiwi Double, pear, mango; cinnamon/vanilla for pies.
- Dessert/pie: use Pie Crust or Graham Cracker Clear plus a touch of Brown Sugar.
- Smoother body: 0.25–0.5% Marshmallow or Vanilla Swirl keeps it juicy without muting.
- Steeping: 0–3 days—fruits settle fast; adjust sweet/tart after a brief rest.
Ingredients
Flavouring substances, Propylene Glycol (PG). May contain traces of ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- Contains PG—do not use undiluted.
- Overuse may taste floral/peel-like or chemical—stay within range.
- Store cool/dark and tightly closed. Keep away from children and pets.
Mixing ratios (starting points)
- E-liquid single: 6–10%
- As an accent: 0.5–4%
- Steeping: 0–3 days
FAQ
Is it more tart than sweet?
Yes—classic Granny Smith tang. Add Sweetener if you want more sweetness.
How to avoid bitter/pith notes?
Use the lower % range and round with Marshmallow/Vanilla Swirl.
Good for pies?
Excellent with Pie Crust/Graham Cracker Clear, cinnamon and Brown Sugar.
Works with berries?
Great with strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant for a fresh red-fruit blend.
PG-carried and must be diluted? Original bottle?
Yes—water-soluble, PG-carried concentrate to dilute in base. We buy in bulk and re-bottle.
Manufacturer info?
The Flavor Apprentice – official website