Pina Colada Flavouring *NEW*

Our Pina Colada essence is a blend of bright pineapple and creamy coconut notes, giving bakes and desserts a fabulously tropical flavour profile. This flavour is inspired by a Pina Colada cocktail, however it contains zero alcohol.

Highly concentrated flavouring essence

Size: 20 ml – makes approx. 10 litres

Larger quantities (1 kg – 25 kgs) available on request.

HOW DO I USE FLAVOUR NATION PINA COLADA ESSENCE?

How much do I add?
Use 1 – 3 grams per kilo or 1 – 3 ml per litre. If you’re wondering how many drops to use, we suggest adding +- 6 drops per 100 ml of mixture. Our neat dilution ratio calculator can help you if you’d like to calculate how much flavouring to add to an existing recipe

Over-flavouring can result in a bitter after taste.
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What kind of foods can I flavour with Flavour Nation Pina Colada essence?
Anything sweet that you’d like to add a tropical flair to. Our Pina Colada essence blends beautifully into:

• Icings
• Hard and soft candy
• Ice cream bases
• Puddings

It works wonderfully in baked and unbaked recipes. 
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Does it change the texture of the food?
No. Because you only need a small amount, it will not affect the structure of your bakes or treats. Your cake will still rise, your cookies will still spread and your frozen desserts will maintain their desired setting structure.
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Does the flavour change when baked or heated?
No. Our Pina Colada essence is heat-stable. The tropical pineapple coconut profile stays consistent from first stir to final bake, keeping its vibrant flavour all the way through.
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How do I get the flavour to really pop?
Pina Colada essence thrives in sweet recipes (where sugar or sweetener is present).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does a bottle last?
A 20 ml bottle of Flavour Nation can last as long as it takes you to flavour roughly 10 litres of deliciousness out of it. We suggest you add between 1 ml and 3 mls per litre of whatever you’re adding it to. If you whip up a litre of Pina Colada flavoured ice cream every Friday and you add 2 ml of Flavour Nation flavouring to the mix every time, a little 20 ml bottle will see you through 10 Fridays! Hola!
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Does Flavour Nation Pina Colada Flavour expire?
Good news – our essences don’t actually expire! The best-before date, set 1 to 1.5 years from manufacture, is there because the flavour might change ever so slightly over time. Even better, the shift is usually minimal, so your little bottle of Flavour Nation deliciousness will keep delivering the flavour you love well beyond its best-before date. Yey!
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How do I store it?
Store in a cool, dry cupboard. No need to be refrigerated.
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What colour is it?
Every flavour in our range varies in colour, but our Pina Colada flavouring is Clear.

After Pina Colada (no change)

Where do I buy it?
Order online and get delivery anywhere in South Africa through our online store. You can also find Flavour Nation at baking supply shops nationwide. Visit our Stockist Page for the full list.
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Can I use Flavour Nation Pina Colada flavour in body products?
Our Flavour Nation range is 100% food grade, made for all your delicious bakes, drinks and treats. While we’ve experimented with our flavours in a gazillion yummy ways, they haven’t been tested for use on the skin. Even natural ingredients like cinnamon can cause irritation, so we don’t recommend using them in body products unless properly tested for allergic reactions. Your skin is precious and sensitive, and we want to keep it happy ❤ We’re sorry we can’t offer more guidance on this!
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INGREDIENTS & TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Ingredients: Propylene glycol
• Artificial liquid food flavouring
• Heat-stable
• Highly-concentrated (professional strength)
• Halaal-suitable
• No allergens

PINA COLADA FLAVOUR PROFILE AND STRENGTH TEST

How to initially test the flavour profile and strength:

1. Pour 50 ml chilled milk, or weigh out 50 grams of vanilla ice cream.

2. Add 3 drops of flavouring to your 50 ml/g.

This is a middle-of-the-road dilution suggestion. It’s the equivalent of adding 2 grams/ml per kilo/litre where our suggested dilution range is 1 – 3 ml/g per litre/kilo.

3. Stir and taste.

4. If you taste bitterness, and you feel like you’ve over-flavoured, or if you feel like the flavour could be intensified, start again with a fresh measurement of 50 ml/g and dose differently. If you feel like you over-flavoured with 3 drops per 50 ml/g (2 g per kg/litre) then add 2 drops per 50 ml/g (1g per kg/litre). If you feel like you under-flavoured with adding a middle of the road 3 drops per 50 ml/g, then ramp it up. Take 50 ml/g and add 5 drops to it for a 3g per kg/litre dilution ratio.

BUYING LARGER QUANTITIES OF PINA COLADA ESSENCE

Can I order a bigger size?
Yes! Yes! Yes! We offer our Pina Colada food flavouring essence in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg sizes. Please note: Large wholesale quantities cannot be returned or refunded, so please test the flavour profile using a 20 ml bottle purchased from a stockist or our online store.

If we don’t have enough stock on hand to send you the large quantity you require immediately, we will oh-so-gladly slot you into our production cycle and your order will be ready in 20 working days.

Crystal will happily assist with getting you larger quantity bulk pricing. Pop her an email request: hello@flavournation.co.za.

DILUTION RATIO CALCULATOR

We have a wonderful Flavour Nation essence dilution ratio calculator that helps you calculate exactly how much Flavour Nation essence you should use in the recipe you already have.

WHAT IS FLAVOUR NATION PINA COLADA FLAVOURING?

What is it made of?
Our Pina Colada essence is artificial flavouring. The base ingredient is propylene glycol.
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Is it safe to eat?
Absolutely. Every ingredient used in our Pina Colada flavour is 100% food-grade.
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Is it food?
Kinda. It’s a food additive. It is not food on its own. It does not add significant calories, fats, protein or carbs. It exists purely to add flavour. Imagine the Pina Colada taste you know, pulled away from the drink and bottled in its purest form.
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What is its consistency?
Our Pina Colada flavouring is a liquid that’s slightly thicker than water.

WHY WE’RE A FAVOURED BRAND OF ESSENCE

1. Versatility. You can flavour just about anything sweetened with our flavouring.
2. Loved for consistency of flavour profile.
3. Our essences are highly concentrated, making them super-duper potent. 1-3 grams make 1 kilo.
4. Did we mention versatility?
5. Home baker-size: Packaged in a convenient 20 ml dropper bottle (larger quantities available on request).