⚖️Flavour Concentrate Dosage Guide: How Much to Use
- Taste Nest
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Getting the right flavour balance can transform your recipe from “good” to “unforgettable.” Whether you’re baking, making chocolate, brewing beer, or creating homemade candies, the amount/dosage of flavour concentrate you use is critical.
Different brands vary in strength, so using the same amount across all of them will give wildly different results. This Australian flavour concentrate usage guide helps you adjust measurements for brand strength and recipe type — so you can save time, money, and avoid flavour disasters.
Why This Guide Is Essential
Prevents over-flavouring and harsh tastes
Helps you save on concentrate costs
Gives consistent results every time
Easily adapts recipes to different brands
Flavour Strength Categories
We’ve grouped popular food-safe flavour concentrate brands into three potency types:
Type 1 – Standard StrengthThe Flavor Apprentice (TFA), Capella Flavors (CAP), Flavor West (FW), Flavour Express (FE), Liquid Barn (LB), LorAnn Oils (LA)
Type 2 – Medium StrengthFlavorJungle (FJ), Flavour Art (FA), Inawera (INW)
Type 3 – Super ConcentratesFlavorah (FLV), Sobucky Super Aromas (SSA), Duomei (DUO)
Suggested Flavour Concentrate Dosage
Application | Type 1 – Standard Strength | Type 2 – Medium Strength | Type 3 – Super Concentrate |
Beer (per 20 L) | 63–126 ml | 31–63 ml | 31 ml |
Cake (20–23 cm or 12 cupcakes) | 5–15 ml | 5–10 ml | 2.5–7.5 ml |
Chocolate (per 500 g) | 2.8 ml | 2.8 ml | 2.8 ml |
Cookie (per batch, 12–24 cookies) | 6–10 ml | 5–7.5 ml | 1.25–6 ml |
DIY Mixtures (% total volume) | 5–12% | 2–6% | 0.25–2.5% |
Gummy Candy (per 100 g) | 1–3 ml | 0.5–1.5 ml | 0.125–0.75 ml |
Hard Candy (per 100 g) | 1–2 ml | 0.5–1.5 ml | 0.125–0.75 ml |
Ice Cream (per 1 kg) | 5–15 ml | 1.25–5.6 ml | 0.625–2.5 ml |
Icing/Frosting (per 680 g) | 2.5–5 ml | 1.25–3.75 ml | 0.625–2.5 ml |
Popcorn (per 10 L popped) | 5–10 ml | 2.5–6.25 ml | 0.625–3.75 ml |
Sauces/Syrups (per 500 ml) | 2–4 g | 0.75–2.25 g | 0.5–1 g |
Water & Soda (375 ml can) | 12–18 drops | 8–14 drops | 4–10 drops |
How to Use This Guide
Find your brand type – Match your flavour concentrate to Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3.
Choose your recipe – Check the corresponding application in the table.
Start low – Begin with the smallest amount in the range.
Adjust to taste – Slowly increase until you reach your preferred flavour level.
Final Tips from TasteNest
Always record your successful measurements for future reference.
Start low and increase slowly — especially with super concentrates like FLV, SSA, and Duomei.
Storage matters: keep your concentrates in a cool, dark place to extend shelf life.
Disclaimer: This chart is for food, beverage, and confectionery use only. Always test flavours individually before mixing. Results will vary depending on recipe, sweetness, and other ingredients.
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