Flavor Dosage Calculator

A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY

For food and drink applications, use 0.3–0.6% of the unflavored batch weight. For example, 1,000 g of mixture gets 3–6 g of flavor. Start at the low end and test a small batch.

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Suggested use rates by application

Food and drink guidance: 0.3–0.6% of the unflavored batch weight. For hard candy, use the cooked mixture weight before adding flavor, not the starting ingredients.

Application Type Rate Weight basis
Cake batter / bakery Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Chewing gum Oil-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Chocolate / compound coating Oil-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Chocolate fillings / ganache Oil-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Cocktails / mocktails Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Coffee / hot beverages Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Custard / pudding Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Fat-based confectionery fillings Oil-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Flavored butter / oils Oil-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Frosting / icing Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Gummies Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Hard candy Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Cooked mixture before flavor
High-fat baked goods Oil-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Jams / jellies / fruit fillings Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Nut butter / spreads Oil-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Other fatty food bases Oil-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Other oil-based food recipes Oil-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Other water-based food recipes Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Plant-based milk / creamer Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Popsicles / sorbet Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Protein bars / energy bites Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Protein shakes / smoothies Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Sauces / dressings Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Simple syrup / beverage base Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Sparkling water / soda Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Tea / iced tea Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight
Yogurt / ice cream base Water-soluble 0.3–0.6% Unflavored batch weight

Food and drink rates follow Dolce Flav’s current 0.3–0.6% guidance. Choose a flavor suitable for your exact recipe and test a small batch before scaling.

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