How to Use Your New Terpenes, Flavors, or Additives

Whether you’re enhancing extracts, creating edibles, formulating beverages, or refining flavors, our products are designed to help you achieve precision, performance, and consistency. Here’s how to safely and effectively use Extract Consultants’ Essential Terpenes, TasteBudds Flavors, and our Specialty Additives (Cooling Agents & BitterBlocker).

Jump to a Section:

• Solvent-Free Terpenes (Oil-Soluble) →
• Using FlowState™ Premium Liquidizer →
• TasteBudds Flavors (Oil-Soluble) →
• TasteBudds Flavors for Beverages →
• Using Cooling Modifiers (TasteBudds – Modifiers) →
• BitterBlocker™ (Liquid) →
• BitterEnd™ (Powder) →
• General Safety & Storage →

Using Your Solvent-Free Terpenes (Oil-Soluble)

What They Are:
Pure, plant-derived aromatic compounds that provide the natural scent, flavor, and effect profiles found in functional botanicals.

Applications:
✔ Oil-based formulations
✔ Distillates
✔ Concentrates
✔ Tinctures
✔ Vapor Products
✔ Infused Flower (All-In-Ones, Pods, Infused Cones)

Average Add-Back Range:
3%-5% (By weight) - Always start low and work your way up. Do not exceed 10%

How to Use:

1. Ensure all equipment is clean, functional, and properly configured prior to use.
2. Prepare Material: Warm oil or extract as usual.
3. Calculate Add-Back Rate: Example: 50 g batch × 3% = 1.5 g terpenes.
4. Weigh Precisely: Use a scale accurate to 0.00 decimal places.
5. Cool to Mix: Ensure your material is ≤100°F before adding terpenes.
6. Add & Blend: Mix for up to 20 minutes with a magnetic stir bar or hand tool.
7. Rest & Evaluate: Let steep for 24 hours before tasting or production.
8. Document: Record the final formula for consistency in future batches.

Storage Tips:
Keep finished products between 60°F–75°F to prevent separation or oxidation.

Using FlowState™ Premium Liquidizer

What It Is:

FlowState™ Premium Liquidizer is a natural, flavorless viscosity modifier and stabilizer designed to maintain botanical extracts in a flowable, stable state. It supports consistency across high-viscosity botanical extracts by helping reduce crystallization, minimizing phase separation, and improving flow performance in hardware-dependent applications.

Unlike simple diluents that reduce potency alone, FlowState™ works to standardize viscosity while preserving flavor integrity and formulation performance.

Applications:
✔ Vapor Cartridges
✔ All-in-One Devices
✔ Pods
✔ Tinctures
✔ Concentrates
✔ Distillate-Based Formulations

Why Use a Liquidizer Instead of a Diluent?

A Liquidizer is designed to help maintain thick or crystallization-prone botanical extracts in a stable, flowable state once in solution. It supports viscosity control and reduces the likelihood of separation or solidification during storage and hardware use.

A Diluent, by contrast, is primarily used to reduce overall concentration within a formulation. Its main function is to adjust strength or ratio; not to stabilize viscosity or prevent crystallization.

FlowState™ is engineered for viscosity standardization and formulation stability. While it can influence overall concentration when incorporated into a system, its primary role is to support flow performance and long-term consistency in extract-based applications.

When to Use

FlowState™ is recommended in extract-based formulations when:

• The base material exhibits excessive viscosity that limits reliable device performance
• Solidification or crystallization is observed during storage or filling
• Phase separation occurs under normal handling conditions
• Flavor systems are already optimized and further terpene addition would compromise profile integrity

Important:
Terpenes naturally contribute to viscosity reduction. However, terpene content should be optimized for sensory performance first. We do not recommend increasing terpene levels beyond suggested use range solely to improve flow characteristics, as excessive terpene content may negatively impact overall formulation balance.

Suggested Usage Range

Always begin with pilot-scale validation.

Typical starting range:
2%–10% by weight, depending on material viscosity and target consistency.

Start at the lowest practical percentage and increase incrementally based on:

• Flow testing
• Stability observation
• Device compatibility evaluation

Final inclusion rates should be validated through internal QA protocols.

Incorporation Procedure

1. Verify all equipment is clean, calibrated, and suitable for heated mixing.
2. Bring extract base to a uniform, workable consistency.
3. Calculate inclusion rate by weight.
4. Add FlowState™ gradually while mixing.
5. Blend thoroughly for 15–20 minutes to ensure homogeneity.
6. Allow the batch to rest for 24 hours under controlled conditions.
7. Evaluate for:
   1. Uniform viscosity
   2. Absence of visible separation
   3. Stability under anticipated storage conditions
   4. Consistent performance in device-dependent applications
8. Document final inclusion rate and processing conditions for repeatability.

Storage & Handling

• Store unopened between 68°F–77°F (20°C–25°C).
• Do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry, dark environment.
• Mix or gently agitate prior to use.

For complete safety information, consult the product’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Using TasteBudds Flavors (Oil-Soluble)

What They Are:
Food-grade, oil-soluble natural flavors formulated for tinctures, edibles, gummies, candies, and infused oils.

• Our TasteBudds Flavors are made to perform across a wide range of edible applications. 
• Our Traditional Flavors are natural & artificial food-grade formulas with low add-back rates. 
• Our Concentrated Flavors are food-grade, all-natural flavors and essential oils ideal for clean-label products.

Applications:
✔ Edibles
✔ Gummies
✔ Candies
✔ Mints
✔ Chews
✔ Chocolates
✔ Tinctures

Average Add-Back Range:

• Traditional Flavors: 0.5%-3% (By weight)
• Concentrated Flavors and Essential Oils: 0.1%-0.6% (By weight)

How to Use:

1. Ensure all equipment is clean, functional, and properly configured prior to use.
2. Warm & Prepare: Heat your oil as you normally would.
3. Calculate Dose: Example: 50 g × 3% = 1.5 g flavor.
4. Cool Before Adding: Add once material is workable and under 100°F.
5. Mix Thoroughly: Stir for up to 20 minutes.
6. Let Rest: Allow 24 hours for flavor to settle and integrate.
7. Taste & Record: Log your ideal flavor percentage for future production.

Using TasteBudds Flavors (for Beverages)

What They Are:
Highly concentrated, water-soluble natural flavors crafted to enhance beverages—from RTDs and cocktails to mocktails and sparkling waters. Designed for clarity, flavor impact, and consistency.

Applications:
✔ Beer
✔ Cocktails
✔ Mocktails
✔ Sparkling Waters
✔ Seltzers
✔ Sodas
✔ Energy Drinks
✔ Teas & Lemonades
✔ RTD Cocktails
✔ N/A Beverages
✔ Functional Beverages

Average Add-Back Range:
Start low—0.10%-0.5% (By weight or volume) depending on beverage style and flavor intensity. Always start low and work your way up.

How to Use:

• Ensure all equipment is clean, functional, and properly configured prior to use.
• Add to Base Liquid: Incorporate directly into your beverage or pre-mix solution.
  • Base Formula Recommendation: We recommend starting with distilled water, sugar, and citric acid for balanced testing and flavor development
  • Suggested Base:
    • 95% Water
    • 4% Sugar
    • 0.5% Citric Acid
    • 0.1%–5% Flavor
• Mix Well: Stir or homogenize to fully disperse flavor.
• Taste & Adjust: Begin with the minimum dose and scale up gradually.
• Record & Repeat: Document your ratios for each batch.

Example Dosing (approximate):

Pro Tip: Allow the beverage to rest overnight before final tasting, this helps flavors fully integrate and balance.

Using Cooling Modifiers (TasteBudds – Modifiers)

These modifiers are highly concentrated performance tools. They are not flavors themselves; they alter sensory perception within finished formulations.

Koolada (PWDR22)

What It Is:

Koolada (Monomenthyl Succinate) is a natural cooling flavor enhancer that delivers a smooth cooling sensation without mint, menthol, or herbal aroma. It enhances freshness perception without altering your core flavor profile.

Applications:

✔ Fruity Formulations
✔ Beverage Flavors
✔ Icy Profiles
✔ Gummies
✔ Hard Candies
✔ Vapor Products

Suggested Usage Level:

0.05%–0.15% w/w

Always begin at the lowest suggested percentage and increase in increments of 0.05%.

Products are highly concentrated and contain volatile aromatic materials which can be irritating to skin and eyes and can damage some surfaces and fabrics. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear gloves and eye protection and take caution when handling. Use in a properly ventilated area and keep out of reach of children. For additional safety information including personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines, please refer to the product's Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

WS-23 (PWDR21)

What It Is:

WS-23 (N,2,3-Trimethyl-2-(1-methylethyl) butanamide) is a synthetic cooling enhancer engineered to deliver a faster, more intense cooling sensation compared to traditional cooling agents, without mint or menthol character.

Applications:

✔ Beverages
✔ Frozen Products (Ice Cream, Popsicles)
✔ Gummies & Candies
✔ Vapor Cartridges
✔ Lip Balms & Gels
✔ Functional RTDs

Suggested Usage Level:

0.1%–1.2% w/w

Always start at the lowest suggested percentage and increase in increments of 0.05%.

Products are highly concentrated and contain volatile aromatic materials which can be irritating to skin and eyes and can damage some surfaces and fabrics. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear gloves and eye protection and take caution when handling. Use in a properly ventilated area and keep out of reach of children. For additional safety information including personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines, please refer to the product's Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Using BitterBlocker™ (Liquid)

What It Is:
A liquid proprietary flavor modifier designed to smooth sharp, bitter, or earthy notes. Best suited for liquid and semi-liquid formulations where fast dispersion and uniform blending are needed—such as tinctures, beverages, and infused edibles.

Applications:
✔ Edibles (including gummies & hard candies)
✔ Tinctures
✔ Beverages

Average Add-Back Range:

• Gummies & Hard Candies are 0.3%-1.1% (By weight)
• Beverages are 0.3%-0.6% (By weight)
• Tinctures are 3.75% (By weight)

How to Use:

1. Ensure all equipment is clean, functional, and properly configured prior to use.
2. Start Small: A few drops go a long way—begin at 0.3%.
3. Mix & Taste: Stir well and taste after resting for several hours.
4. Adjust Gradually: Increase dosage only if necessary to achieve balance.

Pro Tip: For beverage applications, test with your final sweetener and acid levels—BitterBlocker interacts differently depending on pH and sugar content.

Using BitterEnd™ (Powder)

What It Is:
A powerful, clean-label proprietary flavor modifier designed to smooth sharp, bitter, or earthy notes without altering your product profile. With a natural flavor label, it’s best suited for powdered formulations for easy integration.

Applications:
✔ Dry mixes
✔ Powdered supplements
✔ Capsules
✔ Other low- or no-moisture formulations

Average Add-Back Range:

• Energy Drinks & Bars are 0.3%-1.0% (By weight)
• Nutraceuticals are 0.3%-1.0% (By weight)
• Dry Mixes are 0.3%-1.0% (By weight)
  

How to Use:

1. Ensure all equipment is clean, functional, and properly configured prior to use.
2. Measure precisely: Start with the smallest possible amount and increase in 0.1%
3. increments as needed to mask bitterness in the finished product.
4. Mix until uniform: Blend thoroughly at room temperature to ensure even distribution.
5. Address clumping: If clumps are present, sift and remix until the powder is fully uniform.

General Safety & Storage

• Ensure all equipment is clean, functional, and properly configured prior to use.
• Always measure by weight, not drops.
• A lab coat (fire-resistant) and closed-toe shoes should be worn at all times.
• For manufacturer use only. Do not ingest, inhale, or apply undiluted.
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and incompatible surfaces—wear gloves and work in a ventilated area.
• Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from heat and light.
• Store between 60°F–75°F for best results.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.