Mango Flavor – What is it in Vaping?
Definition
Mango Flavor is a fruit-inspired e-liquid profile that replicates the sweet, tropical taste of ripe mangoes. Used in both disposable vapes and refillableMod systems, the concentrate is blended with Nicotine“>freebase nicotine or nicotine salts to deliver a smooth, aromatic vape. Its purpose is to provide a refreshing, all-day vape that masks the natural harshness of nicotine, making it especially popular with new Australian vapers transitioning from smoking. Mango Flavor pairs well with coolants for “ice” variants and is compatible with MTL (Mouth to Lung) pods as well as high-wattage sub-ohm tanks fitted with Coil“>Mesh Coil heads.
Technical Details
Mango Flavor concentrates are typically composed of 5–15 % natural & artificial flavouring suspended in Propylene Glycol (PG), Ethyl Alcohol or Triacetin. When mixed into a 70 VG / 30 PG finished liquid, the flavour molecules volatilise at 150–200 °C on kanthal or stainless-steel Mesh Coil surfaces, producing dense, sweet aerosol. Commercial shortfills offer 0 mg base with room for a 10 ml nic-shot, whereas 30 mg nic-salt disposables arrive pre-charged at 350–600 mAh. Variants include “Green Mango” (tart), “Alphonso Mango” (custard-like), and “Mango Menthol” (Koolada or WS-23 coolant added). DIY mixers often layer mango with peach or coconut at 8–12 % total flavour load to avoid coil gunking from excessive sucrose esters.
Usage & Tips
- Prime fresh Mesh Coil heads with 5-6 drops of mango liquid before first use to prevent dry hits.
- Keep wattage inside manufacturer range; over-driving caramelises sugars, shortening coil life to 2-3 days.
- Store opaque bottles below 25 °C; UV light oxidises beta-ionone compounds, muting flavour within two weeks.
- High-sweetener mango blends can crack certain plastic pods; opt for PCTG or glass tanks if flavour clouds tank.
- Disposables showing weak mango taste often need a 15-minute upright rest so wick re-saturates—don’t chain-vape a half-empty Mechanical Mod mech tube; low juice level risks thermal runaway.
History & Context
Mango Flavor surged globally after 2016 when nicotine-salt disposables hit the U.S. market. Australia’s 2021 prescription model saw travellers import “IGET Mango Ice,” making it the most seized flavour at borders. Today, local DIY vendors offer TGO-110-compliant mango concentrates, keeping the tropical favourite alive within Australia’s tight regulatory landscape.