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A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY
What are you creating? Find your starting amount, then follow a few simple steps to mix it in.
1. Choose your project 2. Check your product 3. Weigh & mix
Use the rate for this exact product and application.
Calculation details
All results are measured by weight. To convert grams to milliliters, you need the density of your specific product.
Choose your application to begin.
3. WEIGH & MIX
When and how to add your flavor
When to add
How to mix
When to evaluate
Test a small batch first. Your product and recipe instructions take priority.
Suggested use rates by application
Reference and trial ranges are not verified Dolce Flav product recommendations. Body and wax references are for suitable fragrance ingredients. They do not establish that food flavor extracts are suitable.
| Application | Type | Rate | Weight basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body butter / balms | Oil-soluble | 0.5–1% · reference only | Finished batch including addition |
| Cake batter / bakery | Water-soluble | 0.75% | Base before flavor |
| Candles / wax melts | Oil-soluble | 6–10% · reference only | Wax before fragrance |
| Chewing gum | Oil-soluble | 0.3–0.5% | Finished batch including addition |
| Chocolate / compound coating | Oil-soluble | 0.3% | Base before flavor |
| Chocolate fillings / ganache | Oil-soluble | 0.25–0.5% · proposed trial | Finished batch including addition |
| Cocktails / mocktails | Water-soluble | 0.1–0.5% · proposed trial | Finished batch including addition |
| Coffee / hot beverages | Water-soluble | 0.5% | Base before flavor |
| Custard / pudding | Water-soluble | 0.1–0.5% · proposed trial | Finished batch including addition |
| Fat-based confectionery fillings | Oil-soluble | 0.25–0.5% · proposed trial | Finished batch including addition |
| Flavored butter / oils | Oil-soluble | 0.25% | Base before flavor |
| Frosting / icing | Water-soluble | 0.45% | Base before flavor |
| Gummies | Water-soluble | 0.3–0.5% | Finished batch including addition |
| Hard candy | Water-soluble | 1% | Base before flavor |
| High-fat baked goods | Oil-soluble | 0.8% | Base before flavor |
| Jams / jellies / fruit fillings | Water-soluble | 0.1–0.5% · proposed trial | Finished batch including addition |
| Lip balm / lip gloss | Oil-soluble | 0.3–0.5% | Finished batch including addition |
| Liquid soap / body wash | Water-soluble | Product-specific rate required | Finished batch including addition |
| Lotions / creams (emulsified) | Water-soluble | 0.5–1% · reference only | Finished batch including addition |
| Lotions / creams (emulsified) | Oil-soluble | 0.5–1% · reference only | Finished batch including addition |
| Mouthwash / oral rinse | Water-soluble | Product-specific rate required | Finished batch including addition |
| Nut butter / spreads | Oil-soluble | 0.4% | Base before flavor |
| Other fatty food bases | Oil-soluble | 0.25–0.5% · proposed trial | Finished batch including addition |
| Other oil-based food recipes | Oil-soluble | 0.25–0.5% · proposed trial | Finished batch including addition |
| Other water-based food recipes | Water-soluble | 0.1–0.5% · proposed trial | Finished batch including addition |
| Plant-based milk / creamer | Water-soluble | 0.3% | Base before flavor |
| Popsicles / sorbet | Water-soluble | 0.1–0.5% · proposed trial | Finished batch including addition |
| Protein bars / energy bites | Water-soluble | 0.8% | Base before flavor |
| Protein shakes / smoothies | Water-soluble | 0.4% | Base before flavor |
| Sauces / dressings | Water-soluble | 0.1–0.5% · proposed trial | Finished batch including addition |
| Shampoo / conditioner | Water-soluble | Product-specific rate required | Finished batch including addition |
| Simple syrup / beverage base | Water-soluble | 0.5% | Base before flavor |
| Soap / body wash | Oil-soluble | Product-specific rate required | Finished batch including addition |
| Sparkling water / soda | Water-soluble | 0.18% | Base before flavor |
| Tea / iced tea | Water-soluble | 0.1–0.5% · proposed trial | Finished batch including addition |
| Toothpaste / tooth gel | Water-soluble | Product-specific rate required | Finished batch including addition |
| Toothpaste / tooth gel | Oil-soluble | Product-specific rate required | Finished batch including addition |
| Yogurt / ice cream base | Water-soluble | 0.35% | Base before flavor |
Reference sources: body butter, body lotion, wax fragrance, chocolate flavors. Other food trials are proposed, not validated. Existing food starting rates follow our use guide, with the updated gummy, gum and lip-care ranges.
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