Description
**Product Name**: FLv Lemon Lime Spt Type
### **Description**:
FLv Lemon Lime Spt Type is a flavor concentrate designed to replicate the crisp, refreshing, and zesty flavor profile of popular lemon-lime sodas like Sprite. This flavoring is ideal for a variety of food and beverage applications where a bright and tangy citrus note is desired. It captures the sweet, slightly tart essence of both lemons and limes, delivering a sparkling, refreshing taste that pairs well with both carbonated drinks and other culinary creations.
### **Key Characteristics**:
1. **Flavor Profile**:
– **Citrusy and Refreshing**: The concentrate features a perfect balance between tangy lemons and limes, offering a clean, crisp citrus burst that is slightly sweet with a tart, zesty finish.
– **Effervescent Taste**: Specifically crafted to mimic the sparkling taste found in popular lemon-lime sodas, delivering an uplifting and refreshing sensation.
2. **Appearance**:
– Typically a clear, colorless to slightly yellowish liquid, depending on the formulation.
3. **Ingredients**:
– Made using a blend of natural and/or artificial flavor compounds to capture the distinct taste of lemon and lime.
– Common ingredients may include natural citrus oils, extracts, and other flavoring agents.
– Carrier solvents such as water, alcohol, or propylene glycol may be used to keep the flavor in liquid form for easy use and mixing.
4. **Applications**:
– **Beverages**: Ideal for lemon-lime flavored sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks, and flavored sparkling waters. Also suitable for mocktails and cocktail mixes.
– **Confectionery**: Can be used to add a lemon-lime twist to candies, gummies, and jellies.
– **Baking**: Provides a bright citrus flavor in cakes, muffins, cupcakes, or cookies, especially in recipes where a lemon-lime flavor profile is required.
– **Frozen Desserts**: Perfect for lemon-lime sorbets, popsicles, or ice creams, offering a refreshing tropical twist.
– **Sauces and Dressings**: Adds a zingy citrus note to marinades, vinaigrettes, or sauces where a tart lemon-lime taste is needed.
5. **Usage Recommendations**:
– This is a highly concentrated flavor, meaning that only a small amount is required to achieve the desired citrus flavor. Typical usage levels range from 0.1% to 0.5%, depending on the application and the desired intensity.
– It is particularly effective in beverages, where even a small dose can provide the characteristic lemon-lime taste.
6. **Shelf Life**:
– FLv Lemon Lime Spt Type typically has a shelf life of 12 to 24 months when stored in ideal conditions, ensuring long-lasting usability.
7. **Storage Instructions**:
– Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent contamination and evaporation.
8. **Allergen Information**:
– This flavor concentrate is generally free from common allergens like gluten, dairy, soy, or nuts. However, specific allergen information should always be verified with the manufacturer.
9. **Certifications**:
– May carry certifications such as non-GMO, kosher, or halal, depending on the producer, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs and restrictions.
10. **Packaging**:
– Available in various sizes from small bottles for home or small-scale use to larger commercial packaging for industrial-scale production.
### **Applications**:
– **Soft Drinks**: Primarily used to create lemon-lime flavored sodas, giving products that signature refreshing taste similar to well-known lemon-lime sodas like Sprite or 7-Up.
– **Mocktails and Cocktails**: Works well in creating mixers for drinks like lemon-lime mojitos, margaritas, and other refreshing cocktails or non-alcoholic drinks.
– **Candies and Confectionery**: Adds a citrus punch to hard candies, soft gummies, and other sweets that require a tangy lemon-lime flavor.
– **Baked Goods**: Adds a zesty twist to cakes, pies, or lemon bars, giving them a bright, fruity flavor.
– **Frozen Treats**: Ideal for making lemon-lime-flavored popsicles, slushies, and sorbets.
– **Sauces and Marinades**: Can be used to infuse a citrus element into sauces and dressings, particularly for fish or poultry dishes.
### **Benefits**:
– **Authentic Citrus Taste**: Delivers a genuine lemon-lime flavor that is both sweet and tangy, making it perfect for recreating the familiar taste of popular lemon-lime soft drinks.
– **Highly Versatile**: Its balanced citrus flavor works across a wide range of applications, from drinks to desserts to savory dishes.
– **Cost-Effective**: The concentrated nature means only a small amount is needed, allowing for efficient use in large-scale production.
### **Conclusion**:
FLv Lemon Lime Spt Type is a high-quality, concentrated flavor that captures the vibrant and refreshing taste of lemons and limes. Its versatile nature makes it ideal for creating citrus-flavored beverages, desserts, baked goods, and even savory dishes. Whether you are formulating a new soft drink, a candy line, or a frozen dessert, this lemon-lime flavor delivers a consistent and authentic taste that will elevate your product.
