Cotton Candy | The Flavor Apprentice (20/50/100ml)

Cotton Candy by The Flavor Apprentice is an ethyl maltol solution designed to add a mild sweet note and round out sharper flavour combinations. This original version is a blending ingredient, distinct from the more fruity Cotton Candy Circus.

Flavour profile

The manufacturer describes a gentle sweetening and smoothing role rather than a strong standalone flavour. Use it to adjust an existing fruit, candy or dessert profile while keeping the main flavour recognisable.

Recipe ideas & pairings

• Berry drink: trial a small addition alongside berry flavours in a suitable beverage recipe.
• Citrus confectionery: explore as a supporting sweet note in a citrus sweets recipe.
• Vanilla dessert: test as an accent in a vanilla-led dessert base.
• Fruit sorbet: compare small test batches with and without the addition to judge its effect on the fruit profile.

Compare against a control sample of the same recipe without Cotton Candy. That makes it easier to judge the change without repeatedly increasing the amount.

Using the concentrate

Dilute in the intended food recipe. TFA describes this concentrate as ethyl maltol at 10% in PG. That figure is the supplied solution strength, not a recommended percentage to add to a finished recipe. It does not replace the bulk or structural function of sugar in confectionery or baking.

Make a small test batch, measure each addition and mix thoroughly before assessing the result. Record the amount and final batch size so you can reproduce your recipe. Measuring tools help keep small adjustments consistent. For DIY e-liquid, follow a recipe and product-specific suitability guidance; food-use guidance does not establish suitability for inhalation.

Product details

• Ingredients: ethyl maltol, propylene glycol (PG). Manufacturer-described solution strength: 10% ethyl maltol in PG.
• Water-soluble concentrated flavouring.
• Made by The Flavor Apprentice in the USA.
• Available in 20 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml.
• Rebottled from bulk by Flavour-Concentrates.eu; supplied in our bottles rather than original manufacturer packaging.

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Handling & storage

Dilute before use. Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, children and pets. Check the label and batch documentation when dietary restrictions or allergies matter.

Frequently asked questions

Is 10% the amount I should add to my recipe?
No. It describes the ethyl maltol strength of the supplied solution. The appropriate addition depends on your specific recipe.

Is it the same as Cotton Candy Circus?
No. Circus is a separate, more complex and fruity cotton-candy flavour. Original Cotton Candy is an ethyl maltol blending solution.

Can it replace sugar in a cake or sweets recipe?
It can alter the sweet flavour impression, but does not supply sugar’s bulk or structural functions.

Is it a strong standalone flavour?
The manufacturer describes a mild sweetening and smoothing role, especially for blending with other flavours.