Cola-flavored food flavoring is a complex food additive that mimics the characteristic aroma of classic cola carbonated beverages. It is not derived from a single source, but rather a carefully balanced blend of citrus (lemon, lime, orange peel), cinnamon, vanilla, and subtle spices (such as nutmeg and coriander) flavors.
Flavor Characteristics: It possesses a distinctive, refreshing, sweet, and slightly spicy complex aroma. The top notes are typically refreshing citrus fruit aromas, the middle notes carry warm cinnamon and vanilla notes, and the base notes are accompanied by a slight acidity or caramel sensation. The overall flavor is refreshing and lively, with strong recognizability.
Aroma Profile: Primarily a ternary compound of “caramel-sweet-spice,” with top notes of sweet and spicy caramel and cinnamaldehyde, body notes of milky sweet vanillin, and base notes of subtle citrus and eugenol freshness. The overall aroma is rich and well-rounded, imparting the characteristic “cola” flavor.
Properties: Liquid (water-soluble/oil-soluble) or powder, colorless to light brown, heat-resistant up to 180°C, stable to acids and bases, and easily mixed with sugar, acid, and carbon dioxide systems.
Main Ingredients: Cinnamaldehyde, vanillin, eugenol, citral, caramel flavor base, acidity regulator (citric acid), colorant (may contain caramel color); some models contain natural citrus or cinnamon extracts, and the label may indicate “natural flavor.”
Food Additive Cola Flavour is used in Carbonated beverages, fruit juices, milk teas, candies, lollipops, chewing gum, tablet candies, ice cream, sorbets, jelly, pudding, syrup, potato chips, soda, milkshakes, yogurt, whipped cream, etc
Uses:
Cola-flavored flavoring is not only used in beverages but also widely extended to the snack food industry:
Beverages: The core application, used in various carbonated beverages, diluted fruit juices, flavored water, soda water, and ready-to-drink teas.
Confectionery: Widely used in cola-flavored hard candies, soft candies, lollipops, chewing gum, and refreshing compressed candies.
Desserts and Cold Drinks: Used in the production of cola-flavored ice cream, popsicles, jellies, puddings, and shaved ice syrups.
Snack Foods: Applied to certain potato chips, puffed snacks, or coated nuts with “unique flavors.”
Food Additive Cola Flavour is used in Carbonated beverages, fruit juices, milk teas, candies, lollipops, chewing gum, tablet candies, ice cream, sorbets, jelly, pudding, syrup, potato chips, soda, milkshakes, yogurt, whipped cream, etc
Dosage:
Carbonated beverages, soft drinks: Recommended form: aqueous solution, recommended dosage range: 0.05-0.1%, soluble with acid, colorants, and CO₂, added before bottling;
Candy (hard candy, soft candy, chocolate): Recommended form: water-oil soluble, recommended dosage range: 0.2-0.5%, added at 105-110℃ during sugar boiling for minimal loss;
Baked goods (biscuits, cakes, cookies): Recommended form: powder/oil-soluble, recommended dosage range: 0.1-0.3%, pre-mixed with butter or flour, approximately 8% loss at 180℃;
Ice cream, yogurt, milkshakes: Recommended form: emulsified/powder, recommended dosage range: 0.08-0.15%, added at the end of the aging process, avoid prolonged sterilization at 85℃;
Extruded snacks (external coating): Recommended form: powder, recommended dosage range: 0.8-1.2%, coated while hot after oil spraying, powder adhesion rate 8-10%;
Solid beverages (milk foam powder, 3-in-1): Recommended form: powder, recommended dosage range: 0.2-0.4%, pre-mixed with sugar at a 1:10 ratio, dissolves instantly in cold water;
Food Additive Cola Flavour is used in Carbonated beverages, fruit juices, milk teas, candies, lollipops, chewing gum, tablet candies, ice cream, sorbets, jelly, pudding, syrup, potato chips, soda, milkshakes, yogurt, whipped cream, etc
