I would like to know, if there are certain flavour bases/solvents you prefer and why?
I read a bit about them, and I found mpg or propylene glycol is used often as it's water soluble but also used in the car industry as anti freeze fluid. Glycerine seems a better base, but it has about the same chemical make up as glycol. Triacetine, diacetyl and ethyl alcohol are alcohol based, but can be dangerous, I have read. Seems not much left?
I read a bit about them, and I found mpg or propylene glycol is used often as it's water soluble but also used in the car industry as anti freeze fluid. Glycerine seems a better base, but it has about the same chemical make up as glycol. Triacetine, diacetyl and ethyl alcohol are alcohol based, but can be dangerous, I have read. Seems not much left?
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I'm no chemist, but I know of some solvents readily used in flavours in carp baits, these being Propylene Glycol, ethyl alcohol, esters, Organic esters, organic acids and some essential oils.
MSDS sheets will contain information on toxicity however this can be a bit miss leading. Eg formaldehyde is classified as a dangerous substance, yet it's in our bodies.
As I understand PG is the least soluble and can be combined with say Ethyl Alcohol flavours which are very soluble so that when the EA is dispersed you still have attraction via the PG.
I think diacetyl based flavours are no longer in vogue or banned (not sure why).
I'd be interested to know what bases some of the most effective flavours are but I notice a lot of suppliers don't tell you what the base is (Nutrabaits seem to buck this trend). I assume this is an intellectual property/trade secret issue.
I'm no chemist, but I know of some solvents readily used in flavours in carp baits, these being Propylene Glycol, ethyl alcohol, esters, Organic esters, organic acids and some essential oils.
MSDS sheets will contain information on toxicity however this can be a bit miss leading. Eg formaldehyde is classified as a dangerous substance, yet it's in our bodies.
As I understand PG is the least soluble and can be combined with say Ethyl Alcohol flavours which are very soluble so that when the EA is dispersed you still have attraction via the PG.
I think diacetyl based flavours are no longer in vogue or banned (not sure why).
I'd be interested to know what bases some of the most effective flavours are but I notice a lot of suppliers don't tell you what the base is (Nutrabaits seem to buck this trend). I assume this is an intellectual property/trade secret issue.
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Nash bait have a contents list on their bottles, most are mpg from memory and mpg features on the contents list for their boilies.
Nash bait have a contents list on their bottles, most are mpg from memory and mpg features on the contents list for their boilies.
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Is Nash SSA mpg too?
Is Nash SSA mpg too?
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Glycerine is the formed by the saponification of triglycerides from fats.
Personally I think it is the most acceptable flavour base in carp baits.
Glycerine is the formed by the saponification of triglycerides from fats.
Personally I think it is the most acceptable flavour base in carp baits.
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Yes. My Dad (a retired chemist) made sone bio-diesel once and a by product of that was glycerine. Interesting. I'm not aware of glycerine based flavours. Only mixing glycerine with flavours (presumably on a different base) Would you care to elaborate?
Yes. My Dad (a retired chemist) made sone bio-diesel once and a by product of that was glycerine. Interesting. I'm not aware of glycerine based flavours. Only mixing glycerine with flavours (presumably on a different base) Would you care to elaborate?
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If I can find my magnifying glass I'll check, it's the smallest print I've ever seen...but pretty sure it is, with added crab and liver flavours from memory..
If I can find my magnifying glass I'll check, it's the smallest print I've ever seen...but pretty sure it is, with added crab and liver flavours from memory..
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Most of the original Nutrabaits flavours were on a glycerol (glycerine) base. Ken will be the authority here I suspect.
Most of the original Nutrabaits flavours were on a glycerol (glycerine) base. Ken will be the authority here I suspect.
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Most of the original Nutrabaits flavours were on a glycerol (glycerine) base.
Indeed they were/are. There is a limited range of EA flavours too. Glycerin is a good preservative to boot!
Most of the original Nutrabaits flavours were on a glycerol (glycerine) base.
Indeed they were/are. There is a limited range of EA flavours too. Glycerin is a good preservative to boot!
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So that's not a harmful base for a flavour?
So that's not a harmful base for a flavour?
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Not in the slightest.
Not in the slightest.
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Okay, will look for the nutrabaits nature identical ones. Thanks Ken.
Okay, will look for the nutrabaits nature identical ones. Thanks Ken.
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I'm I so mistaken but mpg is food safe.
They use it in pet and animal feed and is also used as anti-sticking agent in humain feed.
So, mpg would be acceptable as well
I'm I so mistaken but mpg is food safe.
They use it in pet and animal feed and is also used as anti-sticking agent in humain feed.
So, mpg would be acceptable as well
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All of these are safe in limited quantities and used in human food. I'd imagine you may have digestion issues if you drank a large amount of mpg or glycerine, and we all know the effects of too much Ethanol. Substances get banned because the acceptable safe exposure is low and can be easily exceeded in normal use.
All of these are safe in limited quantities and used in human food. I'd imagine you may have digestion issues if you drank a large amount of mpg or glycerine, and we all know the effects of too much Ethanol. Substances get banned because the acceptable safe exposure is low and can be easily exceeded in normal use.
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Checked, it's mpg with crab and liver flavour. Also checked an older bottle, the 100ml square ones, that said di-propalyne glycol with frutarom crab and liverade liquid. They smell similar but the older one is a stronger smell.
I would love to know what the bulk liquid in the old whisky oil palatents was? Anyone....
Checked, it's mpg with crab and liver flavour. Also checked an older bottle, the 100ml square ones, that said di-propalyne glycol with frutarom crab and liverade liquid. They smell similar but the older one is a stronger smell.
I would love to know what the bulk liquid in the old whisky oil palatents was? Anyone....
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Aren't vaping liquids a mixture of glycerine and mpg? Must be reasonably safe.
Aren't vaping liquids a mixture of glycerine and mpg? Must be reasonably safe.
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Most vaping liquids contain vegetable glycerin or propylene glycol - sometimes a mixture of both. I've never done much with bait making and mixing flavours, but have made my own vaping liquids for years now. Surprised there hasn't been more interest in the flavours generally sold for vaping amongst bait makers, there's a huge amount available...
Most vaping liquids contain vegetable glycerin or propylene glycol - sometimes a mixture of both. I've never done much with bait making and mixing flavours, but have made my own vaping liquids for years now. Surprised there hasn't been more interest in the flavours generally sold for vaping amongst bait makers, there's a huge amount available...
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I heard vaping was more harmful for health than regular smoking?!
I heard vaping was more harmful for health than regular smoking?!
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General consensus is it's 95% safer than smoking. However it's early days in the research. I gave up smoking 8 years ago and wouldn't vape if you paid me. Wouldn't smoke again either. That **** will kill you.
General consensus is it's 95% safer than smoking. However it's early days in the research. I gave up smoking 8 years ago and wouldn't vape if you paid me. Wouldn't smoke again either. That **** will kill you.
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I vape a lot and have been thinking about making my own juice. Might I ask where you source your flavours from?
I vape a lot and have been thinking about making my own juice. Might I ask where you source your flavours from?
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Generally use Capella and go for whoever is doing the best price on 90 or 100ml. You can usually find discount codes kicking about as well. I think last time I bought from https://theecigshop.uk as they were cheaper overall, but have also used Dark Star in the past
Generally use Capella and go for whoever is doing the best price on 90 or 100ml. You can usually find discount codes kicking about as well. I think last time I bought from https://theecigshop.uk as they were cheaper overall, but have also used Dark Star in the past
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Thanks very much!
Thanks very much!
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If I could kick up this old thread here, as this subject has recently sparked my interest. When it comes to specifically boilie making, and using these PG/VG base flavours, the ones commonly used in food and vaping industry, has anyone experimented with bait making and measurements, and how well they can handle the process of boiling, drying, freeze, etc.. while keeping the aroma/taste of the intended flavour? I'm also wondering how these flavours chemically differ from the flavours that are developed for bait making, if there really is much difference?
If I could kick up this old thread here, as this subject has recently sparked my interest. When it comes to specifically boilie making, and using these PG/VG base flavours, the ones commonly used in food and vaping industry, has anyone experimented with bait making and measurements, and how well they can handle the process of boiling, drying, freeze, etc.. while keeping the aroma/taste of the intended flavour? I'm also wondering how these flavours chemically differ from the flavours that are developed for bait making, if there really is much difference?
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They will be the same, maybe a more basic smell with no taste...
just do a 1 egger to test the finished flavour levels.
They will be the same, maybe a more basic smell with no taste...
just do a 1 egger to test the finished flavour levels.
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Ah yes, always doing the 1 egg test. They sure have a overwhelming variety of flavours to choose from but i got the impression they're not as potent, and will boil out so may need to increase the measurements compared to the "bait flavours"
Ah yes, always doing the 1 egg test. They sure have a overwhelming variety of flavours to choose from but i got the impression they're not as potent, and will boil out so may need to increase the measurements compared to the "bait flavours"
The northern special liquid is quite nice as a vape flavour lol
I've tried it
I've tried it
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The northern special liquid is quite nice as a vape flavour lol
**** me
The northern special liquid is quite nice as a vape flavour lol
**** me
In reply to Post #26
Try the carp freaks one. Might be a bit milkshakey 😂
Try the carp freaks one. Might be a bit milkshakey 😂
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