In the world of NET mixes with non tobacco flavors these are referred to as “Hybrids”, and yes they are perfectly OK and can result in some excellent vapes. But we in the NET world call them Hybrids, the term tobacco is reserved for mixes without other flavors. I understand that most people do not agree with my point of view that “words have meaning” and that a strict discipline about using labels is a positive thing. After all sloppy is always easier, it takes a little effort to be precise, I get that.
As to this debate about what the “correct” concentration rate is for FALVORAH, their website has this under the FAQ section:
How much of your flavor do I use?
Typical use rate is 1-4%. Thus, 1 part flavoring mixes with 25-100 parts of a flavorless base. Some flavors are so strong that they are best <1%
so that is a pretty wide range, a lot of room to move. I choose the high end for reasons I have posted previously.
As to “chemical tastes” these are known in the world of the professional flavor industry, to be a constant headache and effect many such products. From the bakery industry to softdrinks, the professionals are battling this issue all the time. Synth Vape bases like what we have from FLAVORAH are not immue to this issue of ‘defects’, and I wanted to test at high levels so I did not miss detecting any of them in their product line. I fully understand that if you back the flavor percentage down on those that have defects you may accomplish the goal of dropping the off-taste under the threshold of taste bud detection, but the off-falvor is still there, it has not magically disappeared and it may be having other interactions that are very subtle and could be considered unwanted in the overall profile.
Here is a quote about this issue from one of the major players in the food flavoring industry. This company, and a few others (less than 1/2 dozen world wide) are responsible for compounding virtually all the flavors that are sold and re-sold by distributors nationally. It is important to understand that most of the flavor concentrates you obtain from places like Bull City, no matter what they are labeled as, are sourced from just a very few major players that do the creation and compounding of the flavor line creation all the way through to the manufacturing. This is done under rigorous business contracts, and the participation of the ‘mother’ is part of a closely guarded non disclosure agreement. I don’t know what the business plan is at FLAVORAH, but if they are in fact, making their own product then they are unique in the industry.
I have edited out the name of this company, just to be fair to everyone:
(our) proprietary technology offers a new way of thinking when it comes to blocking off notes in foods and beverages. Instead of covering up off-notes from the use of strong flavors, Bitter Blocker and Bittermask™ binds to the bitter compound so it is not perceived by the taste buds. These may enhance or mimic the natural flavor of food or beverages or in some cases, may be used to mask undesired tastes. Flavor chemistry often involves recreating and enhancing the chemicals that are naturally present in a food in order to assist in making a stable and consistent product.
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