Strawberry (Ripe) | The Flavor Apprentice (20/50/100/250/500ml)

The Flavor Apprentice creates water-soluble food flavorings for DIY mixing and culinary applications. Strawberry (Ripe) provides a realistic strawberry profile with natural sweetness and light tartness, inspired by ripe fresh strawberries rather than candy notes. This highly concentrated flavor must be diluted before use. It is commonly used as a base strawberry in fruit and dessert recipes, and can also be applied carefully in food applications. All TFA concentrates are PG-based and water-soluble. Note: We purchase in bulk and rebottle into smaller bottles (not original manufacturer packaging).

Tips & accessories

• Base liquids (PG/VG)
• Measuring tools (scale / syringes)
• Empty bottles
• Recipe ideas (external)

Contents

• 1 × The Flavor Apprentice Strawberry (Ripe) flavor concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)

Characteristics

• Type: Food flavoring (concentrate, water-soluble)
• Carrier: Propylene glycol (PG)
• Flavor profile: ripe strawberry, natural sweetness
• Use: DIY flavor mixing, desserts, beverages
• Role in recipes: main strawberry base
• Packaging: rebottled from bulk (not original bottle)
• Origin: USA

Flavor notes

• Top: fresh strawberry aroma
• Middle: ripe strawberry body
• Base: soft, lightly sweet finish

Tips for this flavor

• Natural profile: less candy-like than sweet strawberry
• For blends: pairs well with cream or other berries
• Main strawberry: good foundation flavor
• Balanced sweetness: mild tartness included
• Moderate steep: improves depth

Ingredients

Aroma compounds, propylene glycol (PG). Some flavors may contain trace amounts of ethanol or water.

Allergy & warnings

• Contains no oils.
• Not intended for direct use without dilution.
• Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Mixing guidelines (starting points)

• DIY single flavor: 4–6%
• As an accent: 1–2%
• Steeping: 3–7 days
• Food & beverage use: 0.05–0.25% – adjust carefully to taste

Frequently asked questions

Is Strawberry (Ripe) by TFA candy-like?
No, it is designed to taste like ripe fresh strawberries.

Does it have tartness?
It has light natural tartness for realism.

Is it suitable as a main strawberry flavor?
Yes, it is commonly used as a base strawberry.

Is it PG-based and does it require dilution?
Yes, it is PG-based and must always be diluted.

Is this supplied in original manufacturer bottles?
No, we rebottle from bulk.

More information about the manufacturer?
Visit The Flavor Apprentice – official website.