Sour | Flavor West (20/50/100ml)

Flavor West Sour adds a tart accent to recipes that need more sour character. Use it to explore sour fruit blends, sweets and desserts, building the effect gradually rather than treating it as a complete fruit flavour.

Flavour profile

The manufacturer describes a sour taste with a salty element and a malic acid note. That makes Sour a flavour modifier: it changes the balance of an existing recipe instead of supplying a named fruit such as apple or lemon.

Recipe ideas & pairings

• Sour sweets: explore a tart accent in a sweet fruit confectionery recipe.
• Berry desserts: try a small addition to a strawberry or raspberry dessert.
• Fruit blends: test it alongside apple, grape or other fruit flavours when the recipe needs more tang.
• Frozen desserts: explore a sour accent in a fruit ice cream, tasting the recipe at its serving temperature.

Build the main flavour first, then add Sour in measured increments. Keep a sample of the original blend for comparison so you can judge whether the extra tartness improves the overall balance.

Using the concentrate

This is a concentrated, water-soluble flavouring intended for dilution. Flavor West lists desserts, ice creams, pastries and candy among its applications. Use it as an adjustable accent in a suitable recipe. Allow the addition to disperse fully before tasting or increasing the amount.

Work in 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 make 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: Natural and artificial flavouring, propylene glycol (PG) and ethanol, as declared by Flavor West. The manufacturer describes a malic acid note.
• Water-soluble concentrated flavouring.
• Made by Flavor West 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

What does Sour add to a recipe?
A sour accent with a salty element and a malic acid note, according to Flavor West. It can change the balance of a sweet fruit recipe.

Is it a fruit flavour on its own?
It is better approached as a sour modifier. Choose a separate fruit concentrate when you want a specific apple, berry or citrus flavour.

How do I judge the amount?
Make a small test batch, add measured increments and compare with the original recipe. Let each addition mix fully before assessing the effect.

What carriers does the manufacturer declare?
Flavor West lists propylene glycol (PG) and ethanol. Dilute before use and check the label and batch documentation when ingredient restrictions matter.