DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Oil Soluble

1.Gummies & Fudge/Chocolate/Truffles
2.Hard Candy, Lollipops & Candy Apples
3.Frosting & Cake Batter
4.Baking=Cupcakes, Muffins, Cookies, Brownies and Pies
5.Taffy
6.Chapstick/Lip Gloss

Water Soluble

1.Ice Cream
2.Baking
3.Frosting/Icing & Cake Batter-
4.Beverages=Water, Tea, Coffee, Cocktails, Mocktails, Sparkling Water Etc.

For most food and beverage applications, Dolce Flav recommends approximately 0.3–0.6% flavoring of the unflavored batch weight. That is 0.3–0.6 g per 100 g, 1.5–3 g per 500 g, or 3–6 g per 1,000 g of unflavored mixture; add the flavor on top. Start at the lower end, mix thoroughly and assess a small test batch after cooking, cooling or setting as appropriate. Choose a flavor suitable for the recipe and process. For hard candy, calculate from the cooked mixture before flavor addition. Use a gram scale for these amounts. Measuring teaspoons and tablespoons measure volume, so the weight of a spoonful varies by product. For spoon measurements, weigh a level measuring spoon of the specific flavoring before converting; do not assume every flavoring weighs the same. This general recommendation applies to flavorings and extracts, not food colors or non-food applications.

There are so many delicious flavors to choose from, and the possibilities are endless when it comes to incorporating them into your baking. Here are some ideas for using different flavors in your recipes:

Add a touch of cherry extract to your chocolate cake batter for a delicious twist.

Mix a little raspberry flavor oil into your vanilla frosting for a fruity touch.

For a refreshing twist, weigh peppermint flavor at 0.3–0.6% of the unflavored chocolate chip cookie dough weight and add it on top; use the same measured-weight guidance for the other flavor ideas in this section.

Mix a little mango flavor oil into your pancake batter for a tropical twist.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Flavors: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Unlocking the full potential of your flavors can transform a dish from good to unforgettable. Here are some common mistakes to avoid to ensure you’re making the most of your flavors:

1. Overusing Flavors: A little goes a long way! Adding too much can overpower your dish. Start with small amounts and gradually adjust to find the perfect balance.
2. Not Considering Temperature: High heat can diminish the potency of flavors. Add delicate flavors towards the end of cooking to preserve their intensity.
3. Using the Wrong Flavor Type: Be mindful of the flavor's form—oil-soluble for fats, water-soluble for liquids. Using the wrong one can lead to uneven results or separation.
4. Skipping a Test Batch: Always test a small batch before using flavors in large quantities. This allows you to fine-tune the flavor balance without risking the entire dish.
5. Ignoring Ingredient Pairing: Flavors shine brightest when paired with complementary ingredients. Take time to understand how certain flavors enhance one another for a more harmonious result.

Avoid these pitfalls, and you’ll be able to make your flavors work for you, creating vibrant and memorable culinary creations every time!

Choose a flavoring formulated for your ingredients and process. Oil-soluble flavorings suit chocolate and other fat-based applications; water-soluble extracts suit water-based drinks and mixtures. Baking, candy and frozen desserts may require different formulations, so check the selected product’s instructions rather than assuming one flavoring works in every recipe. For cosmetics, candles, diffusers or cleaning products, obtain product-specific suitability guidance before use; food use alone does not establish suitability for those applications.

When using flavoring oils, there are a few mistakes to avoid in order to ensure that you achieve the desired flavor and texture in your food and drink. Here are a few common mistakes to avoid:

• Using too much: flavoring oils are highly concentrated, and a little goes a long way. Start with a small amount and add more to taste. Using too much can overpower the other flavors in your dish and make it inedible.
• Not storing properly: flavoring oils should be stored in a cool, dark place, away from heat and light. Failure to store them properly can cause them to go rancid and lose their flavor.
• Not checking for compatibility: Some flavoring oils may not be compatible with certain types of products or ingredients. It's important to check the manufacturer's recommendations or consult with a professional to ensure that the flavoring you choose is suitable for your intended use.
• Not measuring: Not measuring the amount of flavoring oil you are using, can lead to the dish being too strong or too weak in flavor.
• Using expired flavoring oils: Like most food products, flavoring oils have a shelf life and can lose their potency over time. Be sure to check the expiration date and discard any flavoring that has expired.

By keeping these mistakes in mind, you can ensure that you use flavoring oils correctly and achieve the desired flavor and texture in your food and drink.