And the saga continues… I think this next round of communication puts an end to this discussion about this particular flavor.
Re: Coco Essence
Bill,
Thanks for the speed reply!
I highly doubt that coco essence is toxic in the least. The MSDS sheet states that coco essence falls under the “flavoring” category. The ingredients for coco essence on the MSDS sheet are in numerous products that are under the TFAumbrella sold as flavorings. Cocoa extractives, inverted sugar and ethyl alcohol are ingredients consumed by millions of people everyday. So, what could it be about coco essence that keeps it from being included in your TFA product line?
I’m not trying to be difficult or belligerent. My goal is to understand more about the product.
I completely understand that none of your products were “designed” to be used in diy e-liquid. Furthermore, I completely understand why TPA/TFA would never take one step towards wanting their product associated with the vaping world. That could possibly open the nasty can of worms of regulation by the government. Nobody wants that…bad for business! I’m a fan of the flavoring industry and want to see it completely unregulated.
So, I have an $8 bottle of a nice smelling liquid called coco essence. The molecules in this liquid are used in tons of food stuffs consumed by millions of people on a daily basis. Should this product be recategorized as a safe, consumable product? I would say, yes.
Obviously, there are others that say, no. Why is that?
Warmest regards,
Jim Spell
Reply comes from the Operations Manager:
Re: Coco Essence
Jim -
Yes, you are correct about the Cocoa Essence.
This product can absolutely be used as a flavor enhancer, but is not intended (by us) as a flavor concentrate, such as our ‘Chocolate Flavor.’ Cocoa Essence (Clear) Natural is closer to an essential oil in volatility, and again, makes a better flavor enhancer than a complete flavor. Additionally, we keep this in the perfumery section because we purchased it for expanding our ‘Natural Perfumery’ section and were getting a high demand for a chocolate in this category from diy perfumers.
I have attached a link to where we purchased this product from, as it is not intended to be a secret. They recommend it solely for food: http://www.adv-bio.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProdNo=6031
Do bear in mind, however, that Safety Data Sheets are intended only to assist individuals handling product in raw form to do so in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA standards. They are not intended to instruct end-consumers as to their final application, as there can be many applications for such ingredients.
I hope that this has helped to address your inquiry further, and I am sorry if your previous correspondence created any confusion, my colleague is just being cautious.
Thank you for your time, and have a great rest of your week.
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Travis McIntosh
Operations Manager
The Perfumer’s Apprentice & The Flavor Apprentice
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I’d say, coco essence is no different than any other flavoring in their line. Vape away!
