Flavor Concentrate – What is it in Vaping?

What is a Flavor Concentrate?

A flavorconcentrate is a highly concentrated, PG-based liquid packed with food-grade flavour molecules designed specifically for DIY e-liquid mixing. Unlike ready-to-vape juice, it contains Nicotine“>no nicotine, diluent or sweetener—just pure taste. Australian vapers purchase concentrates to craft custom recipes, stretch budgets and avoid the 2021 nicotine import limits. One 30 mL bottle can flavour 200–300 mL of finished e-liquid, making it the most economical and creative way to control cloud and flavour intensity.

Technical Details

Concentrates are suspended in USP-grade propylene glycol (PG) at strengths ranging from 5 % to 35 % flavouring by weight. Manufacturers use GC-MS–tested esters, aldehydes and vanillins that withstand coil heat without caramelising. Recommended dosage for single flavour mixes is 3–8 % of total volume; complex “stone” blends may total 12–15 %. PG/VG ratio targets are achieved by adding VG and freebase nicotine or salts afterwards. Shelf life is 12–24 months when stored below 25 °C in amber glass—oxidation darkens liquid and mutes top notes. Common variations include fruit, bakery, tobacco and “ice” lines, plus ultra-concentrated “super aromas” designed for POD devices that require only 1–2 %.

Usage & Tips

  • Steeping: Shake vigorously, then steep 3–7 days for fruits, 2–4 weeks for custards; speed-steep via ultrasonic cleaner or warm rice.
  • Testing: Mix 5 mL testers first; use a dedicated RDA with fresh Fused Clapton coils to avoid ghosting.
  • Avoiding flooding: High citrus or cinnamon percentages thin viscosity—compensate with 5 % extra VG or reduce flavour load.
  • Safety: Wear gloves; undiluted concentrates can irritate skin. Keep away from kids and pets—flavours smell like food but are not edible.

Quick History

When the EU’s 2016 TPD capped bottle size at 10 mL, European mixers shifted to concentrates; Australian vapers adopted the same model after the 2021 prescription-only nicotine law. Today, local vendors like Sydney’s “One Drop” and Melbourne’s“Botany Bay” sell TGO-110-compliant concentrates, keeping the DIY scene alive down under.

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