DIY Cotton Candy with TPA Cotton candy questions

[ChasG]

From what I understand... cotton candy flavoring is the same as ethyl maltol right? If so... anybody know a good recipe to get a pretty accurate cotton candy flavor? I tried with TPA and it seemed like no matter how much I added all it got was sweeter and sweeter but doesn't taste like the real thing. I love cotton candy but I haven't found a good recipe. If there's a way to use TPA and turn it into an e-liquid that's pretty close to the real thing pleasee share.

Thanks

 

[leannebug]

Cotton candy is suppsosed to be EM liquid diluted to 10% (em is already diluted to begin with)

What percentage were you using?


Sent from my pod

 

[ChasG]

I think I used 10%. I didn't make notes but pretty sure I started with that

 

[upStomp]

In my opinion, real cotton candy doesn't have much, if any, flavor. Most of the appeal of cotton candy is the texture and the pure sweetness. It's really just overpriced processed sugar. There may be some subtle flavorings added, but nothing I've ever really picked up on.

You could try TPA's new cotton candy flavor:

Perfumers Apprentice - Cotton Candy (Circus Style)

Or try adding a bit of berry flavoring.

 

[horton]

A little blueberry did the trick for me. I was having the same problems as the OP until I put in a "counter" flavor. What a difference it made. Now I have a nice sweet cotton candy with just a hint of blueberry. I'd add a drop of blueberry at a time until you find just the right amount for your taste.
I'm now looking at my bottle of blackberry flavoring as well. Wondering how it would taste?

 

[keelalagirl55]

My hubby thinks that anything I make with a light vanilla undertone tastes like cotton candy....and don't forget, when you get cotton candy, they say it is either strawberry, blueberry, grape...etc. so maybe a hint of some other flavor (as horton pointed out) would be just what you need.....Best of luck to you and be sure to let us know how it all turns out...if you please

 

[horton]

Thank you Keelalagirl for reminding me about the vanilla. I always put in a little vanilla as well. Completely forgot about it until I read your post.
Dain bramage from the 60's...... causes memory lapses every now and then....

 

[Zal42]

and don't forget, when you get cotton candy, they say it is either strawberry, blueberry, grape...etc.

True. Unflavored cotton candy (the candy, not the juice) is 100% sugar + food coloring, and so it tastes like nothing but... sugar. Plain sugar is plenty sweet, but a bit bland.

 

[ChasG]

thanks for the info guys. i tried a little bit of tutti fruitti in it but i think i put too many drops. will try with less next time

 

[ChasG]

In my opinion, real cotton candy doesn't have much, if any, flavor. Most of the appeal of cotton candy is the texture and the pure sweetness. It's really just overpriced processed sugar. There may be some subtle flavorings added, but nothing I've ever really picked up on.

You could try TPA's new cotton candy flavor:

Perfumers Apprentice - Cotton Candy (Circus Style)

Or try adding a bit of berry flavoring.

So... is this still made with Ethyl Maltol or more of an artificial cotton candy flavoring

 

[ChasG]

Forget my last post... I just read it and it says:

"This is a different style of cotton candy that is more similar to "Blue" Cotton Candy."

"This is not a "strong" flavor. It is made with ingredients that are crystals/powders, and if we try to make it much stronger then these crystals will start to "precipitate" out."

 

[breaktru]

I use PA's Cotton Candy to sweeten up bitter mixes. I use about 1% to 2%.