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How to Create Unique and Custom Flavours
When it comes to candy floss there is no need to stick to the usual flavours when you can create your own custom versions? From fruity explosions to unexpected gourmet blends, making your own flavoured sugar is easier than you think!
In this guide, we’ll cover:
✅ How to flavour candy floss sugar
✅ Fun flavour combinations to try
✅ Pro tips for getting the best results
Why Make Your Own Candy Floss Flavouring?
Sure, you can buy pre-flavoured sugar, but making your own has some major benefits:
✔ Endless customisation – Create ANY flavour you can dream of!
✔ No artificial additives – Control the ingredients and keep it natural.
✔ Cheaper – Regular sugar plus a few extras can cost less than shop-bought flavoured sugars.
✔ Perfect for parties – Match flavours to themes (e.g. tropical, chocolate, spicy!)
The Basics: How to Flavour Candy Floss Sugar
You only need two main ingredients to start:
- Sugar– The finer the better for candy floss machines. Granulated sugar is the go-to option but you do have other options – take a look at our sugar guide.
- Flavouring – Extracts, powders, or spices (we’ll go into details below!).
Step-by-Step: Flavouring Your Sugar
Choose your flavouring – Liquid extract, powdered flavour, or a spice mix.
Mix thoroughly – If using liquid, stir it into the sugar and let it dry completely.
Blend if needed – Some powders may need a quick blitz in a food processor.
Store properly – Keep flavoured sugar dry in an airtight container for best results.
Best Ways to Add Your Flavouring to Candy Floss
There are three main ways to flavour your candy floss sugar:
Flavour Extracts (For a Strong, Sweet Taste!)
The easiest way to add flavour is by using food-safe extracts.
🔹 Best for: Classic and dessert-style flavours
🔹 How to use: Add ½ teaspoon per 100g of sugar, mix well, and let dry.
Popular Extracts to Try:
🍓 Strawberry
🍬 Bubblegum
🍫 Chocolate
🥥 Coconut
🍪 Vanilla
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When it comes to choice in candy floss flavouring the kings are Baking Beauty and Beyond. They have over 130 flavours to choose from, although not all flavours are available in each of the sizes. Some of the flavours would also not be my choice for candy floss, but each to their own – bacon, beef or blue cheese anyone? You are still, however, left with a smorgasbord of amazing flavours that will delight the most ardent candy floss aficionado: Apple; Banana; Banoffee; Biscoff; Blackcurrant; Blueberry; Brandy; Brownie; Bubble-gum, Butterscotch; Cappuccino; Caramel; Caramel Fudge; Cheesecake; Cherry; Cherry Cola; Chocolate; Chocolate Orange; Coconut; Cola; Cookie Dough; Cookies and Cream; Cranberry; Custard; Dark Chocolate; Doughnut; Fruits of the Forest; Gooseberry; Grape; Hazlenut; Honey; Irish Cream; Kiwi; Lemon. Lemon and Lime; Lemon Sherbert; Lime; Liquorice; Mango; Maple Syrup; Margarita; Marshmallow; Melon; Menthol, Mint, Mint Chocolate; Mixed Fruit; Orange; Parma Violet; Passion Fruit; Peach; Peanut Butter; Pear; Pecan; Pina Colada; Pineapple; Pink Lemonade; Pistachio; Plum; Pomegranate; Purple Rain; Raspberry; Rhubarb; Rhubarb and Custard; Rice Pudding; Rum; Rum & Raisin; Sour Apple; Sour Cherry; Sour Plum; Spearmint; Strawberries and Cream; Strawberry; Strawberry Cheesecake; Toffee; Toffee Fudge; Turkish Delight; Vanilla; Water Melon; White Chocolate. | |||
Fruit Powders (For Natural, Vibrant Flavours!)
Want a natural fruit taste? Try freeze-dried fruit powders! (or grind up freeze dried fruit)
🔹 Best for: Fruity and tangy flavours
🔹 How to use: Blend 2-3 teaspoons of fruit powder into 100g of sugar.
Popular Fruits Powders:
🍏 Green apple
🍍 Pineapple
🍑 Peach
🍋 Lemon
🍒 Cherry
Take Note:
- Freeze-dried fruit is hydroscopic meaning that it absorbs moisture easily. Make sure it is fully dried out before adding it to your machine and ensure that you store it properly.
- Sugar Ratio: The fruit powder doesn’t melt or caramelise like sugar, so only a small amount should be mixed in—typically no more than 5–10% of the total sugar mix. 1 teaspoon of fine freeze-dried fruit powder weighs roughly 2 grams so 2 teaspoons would be approximately 4% of 100 grammes and 3 teaspoons 6%
- Clumping Risk: Too much powder or moisture can cause clumps or even clog the candy floss machine.
Always start out with a small test batch to check flavour and machine production.
Honeyberry and Zingy Zoo both produce good fruit powders in a variety of flavours and Summmer offer a 5 pack with 5 great flavours.
Honeyberry | Zingy Zoo | Summmer |
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Honeyberry Flavours: Blackberry; Redcurrant; Orange Peel; Strawberry; Banana; Lemon Peel; Mango; Pineapple; Passion Fruit; Blackcurrant; Wild Blueberry; Dragon Fruit; Cranberry; Raspberry | Zingy Zoo Flavours: Strawberry; Raspberry; Wild Blueberry; Dragon Fruit; Banana; Pineapple; Mango; Beetroot (if you are feeling adventurous) | The Summmer 5 pack Includes: – Pineapple; Raspberry; Strawberry; Apple; Blueberry |
Spices and Mix-Ins (For Unique, Gourmet Flavours!)
Feeling adventurous? Try using spices, herbs, or even floral ingredients.
🔹 Best for: Unusual, adult-friendly flavours
🔹 How to use: Mix ½ teaspoon of spice per 100g of sugar.
Fun Ideas to Try:
🍂 Cinnamon Sugar – Perfect for autumn vibes
🌿 Matcha Green Tea – A sophisticated twist
🌸 Lavender Vanilla – Floral and elegant
🥜 Salted Caramel – Add a pinch of salt and caramel flavouring
Fun DIY Flavour Combinations
Why settle for just one flavour? Mix and match to create totally unique blends!
| Flavour Combo | How to Make It |
| 🍓🍋 Strawberry Lemonade | Strawberry + Lemon extract |
| 🍫☕ Mocha Delight | Cocoa powder + Coffee extract |
| 🌰🍮 Hazelnut Caramel | Hazelnut extract + Caramel extract |
| 🍍🥥 Pina Colada | Pineapple powder + Coconut extract |
| 🌸🍋 Lavender Lemon | Lavender + Lemon extract |
Tips for Perfect DIY Candy Floss Flavours
✔ Always let flavoured sugar dry completely before using in a machine.
✔ Blend fruit powders well to prevent clumps.
✔ Test small batches first to adjust intensity.
✔ Store flavoured sugar in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
FAQs: DIY Candy Floss Flavouring
Can I use liquid flavouring in a candy floss machine?
Only if it’s fully absorbed into the sugar and dried first! Never pour liquid directly into the machine.
How long does flavoured sugar last?
If stored in a sealed container, it can last months without losing flavour.
Can I use artificial sweeteners instead of sugar?
Most won’t work, but isomalt can sometimes be used for sugar-free versions – if you have a specialised machine.
What’s the best way to make candy floss at home?
Use a home candy floss machine for best results. If you don’t have one, try making spun sugar decorations instead!
Final Thoughts: Get Creative with Your Candy Floss!
With the right sugar and a little imagination, you can make custom candy floss flavours that are way more exciting than the usual pink vanilla!
👉 Whether you love classic fruit flavours, gourmet spice blends, or crazy new combinations, the sky’s the limit!
So go ahead—experiment, have fun, and create your own signature candy floss flavour! 🎡✨
