FAQs About Flavorah

What is the Intended use of your Flavorings?

Flavorah is liquid food flavoring intended for further processing in any application that requires food grade flavoring concentrates.

Can I use Flavorah in my Food or Beverages?

Flavorah is food grade flavoring made from Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredients for ingestion.  Manufacturers can use it in any application that requires food grade flavoring.

  • Flavorah is a food grade flavoring compounded from FEMA GRAS ingredients
  • Flavorah is compounded and packaged in a FDA-inspected facility

Is Flavorah Halal

Some Flavorah flavorings are; some are not.  The flavors that contain methyl (alcohol) solvents will likely NOT meet criteria for Halal.  No Flavorah Flavorings are made with pork products.  Please contact us for assistance selecting flavors that qualify for your particular halal restrictions.

Is Flavorah Kosher

Yes. Flavorah flavorings qualify for O/U kosher, however we do not mark or stamp/sign our flavorings unless requested.  Please contact us if you will need a kosher marked flavoring.

Why does Flavorah cost so much?

Concentration level. Flavorah is more concentrated than other flavorings, yet it has dynamic layers to each flavor note.

We do not dilute our flavors with sweeteners, colors,  oils and preservatives that are found in off the shelf multipurpose flavorings. With our high concentration level, you will actually have more flavoring at your fingertips per dollar (or pound, or euro) than with a multi-purpose flavoring.  Usage rates between many applications are typically 0.1-5% total flavoring.

What compounds are in Flavorah?

Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) food flavoring compounds approved for ingestion. 

Flavorah subtracts a proprietary list of compounds that may be unsafe for inhalation from these GRAS compounds. We make no representation or warranty as to the safety of food flavors when used for harm reduction products such as vapor. Further, there is no FDA approved list of flavorings or compounds certified for vapor and we make no claims as such.

Do your flavors with “tobacco” in the name contain tobacco?

No. Flavorah flavoring is not made or derived from tobacco and does not contain any tobacco extracts.  All of our “tobacco” named flavors are actually made from food grade botanical extracts and other artificial food flavoring compounds. Every Flavorah flavoring is compounded using only food grade GRAS ingredients. Tobacco Absolute (TA) is an ingredient made for perfume and cologne that is derived from tobacco, but Flavorah products do not contain these compounds.

“Can I use Flavorah to flavor my: (insert infinite different uses)”

Yes. Flavorah is concentrated food flavoring that is used as a raw material in a variety of industries and products. Flavorah is a powerful tool for a variety of health and wellness, and alternative products. Keep in mind, Flavorah:

  • Is not intended for direct use, and cannot be used safely without further processing before dilution at a safe usage rate into its final application type.
  • Is a raw material intended for further processing by a manufacture or for mixing with other raw materials by an individual flavor artist.
  • Is made from GRAS for food ingredients.
  • Is not made or derived from tobacco; does not contain nicotine and is not intended for use with nicotine. Please Read this letter from our legal counsel regarding products using Flavorah that are regulated by FDA CTP. Flavorah Opinion Letter – Status of Flavors

Will Flavorah Support my Company’s EUTPD Product Registration?

Yes.  If you are manufacturing a product for sale in Europe that requires TPD registration, we will work with your consultants or compliance department to provide the information necessary for TPD filing.

I am subject to EU TPD compliance. Can Flavorah provide ingredient lists?

We report Name, CAS, and ranges for all ingredients. Specific ranges are included above 0.5%. We do so due to the TPD requirements on reporting final product ingredients down to 0.1%. Use above 20% by weight is not the intent of our flavorings for any final product.

We require a non-disclosure in order to put together the documents. We are willing to work with your reporting consultant, provided you can both sign the non-disclosure agreement.

How much of your flavor do I use?

Typical use rate of our product is 1-4%. Some flavors are so strong that they are best <1%

I need a COA for everything I use, can you provide this documentation?

Yes, for wholesale commercial requests, please create an account.

Do you add Diacetyl? Do your flavors contain Diacetyl?

Flavorah does not add diacetyl to any of our flavors, however there are traces of natural diacetyl in some of our flavors. This trace occurs from the natural extraction processes. We have identified diacetyl down to 5ppm (parts per million) through GCMS testing. Please see the safety page for detailed analysis.

Do you add acetyl propionyl or 2,3-pentanedione?

No, Flavorah does not add this compound, nor have we found any traces after lab testing. Please see the safety page for more information including 3rd party analysis.

Do your flavors contain acetoin?

Some flavorings contain traces of acetoin and some are compounded with acetoin. Please see the safety page for a comprehensive listing and PPM.

My Flavorah has some particulate in it. Is that ok?

Yes, a few flavors compounded with natural ingredients will have a very fine particulate in them. We prefer to leave these particulates in the flavorings, due to the removal potentially affecting the flavor potency. When exposed to cold temperatures, chunky crystals can develop or the flavor may separate. While this may seem concerning, it is easy to fix by warming the flavors up and shaking well solves those issues.

I would like a wholesale account. How do I get one?

Please create an account and submit a ticket requesting one. A representative will upgrade your access to view our wholesale products and prices.

Can I re-bottle your flavors for resale online and in my store?

We are committed to the growth of quality flavoring all around the world. So if your company shares this commitment, rebottling can be a great opportunity to serve your region and we would love to work with you provided you can meet certain quality and customer service requirements. Re-bottlers must agree to our re-bottling agreement and abide by certain policies to be authorized to distribute our flavorings. Your account representative will help you further the process.

I live outside of the United States. Can you ship to my country?

Yes, we ship by parcel, and by freight. In addition, if you have a freight forwarding agent in the US, we are happy to work with them to process your bulk shipments. Also, Check our map of Flavorah resellers. Most likely there is somebody near you that can help.

What’s the starting percentage for mixing of your flavors?

1-4% is an average starting percentage. Below 1% is effective for some flavors. Many flavors will become distorted if used above 5%. Therefore, we recommend starting at 1% and moving up or down from there.