If you’ve just switched from using a sub-ohm
box mod system to a portable pod kit, you’re probably
enjoying vaping satisfaction like never before.
Pod-based vape systems use e-liquids that contain salt-based nicotine, a
type of nicotine that’s known for being extremely potent and, therefore, more
satiating to former smokers.
However, some people who switch to this style of
vaping notice that their flavor experience is different. This seems to be the case especially when it
comes to fruit-flavored vape juices. So,
why does this occur? Could it be that
the nicotine itself is the culprit?
Do Freebase Nicotine and Salt-Based Nicotine Taste Different in General?
The fact is that salt-based nicotine and freebase
nicotine don’t have different tastes. In
fact, nicotine in general is a tasteless, odorless compound. Freebase nicotine is the type of nicotine
that was used in vape juices up until pod mods became popular. This kind of nicotine was created in the
1950s when cigarette companies wanted to find a way to make their products more
potent. Unfortunately, freebase nicotine
isn’t exactly the best compound for vape juices as it can be very harsh at high
wattage levels and in high concentrations.
Salt-based nicotine is a much more vape-friendly
choice as it can be enjoyed at lower wattage levels without losing its
potency. That’s because of the benzoic
acid with which it’s combined. Benzoic
acid takes the “edge” off of nicotine and makes it nice and smooth yet capable
of providing that throat hit that former cigarette lovers crave.
Why Might My Fruity E-Liquid Flavor Taste Different in Salt Nic Form?
While the flavor of your fruity e-liquid can be
different after switching to a pod mod system, that doesn’t mean that it won’t
be as satisfying as what you’re used to.
Just know that a change in flavor doesn’t mean that there’s something
wrong with your device or with nicotine salts in general.
The Mouth-to-Lung Style of Vaping
One reason why your fruity flavor experience might be
different is because of the fact that you’ve switched to an MTL (mouth-to-lung)
device. High-wattage box mod systems are
known as DL (direct-lung) mods. This
means that the vapor is meant to be pulled straight into the lungs when
inhaled. This sort of minimizes the
flavor experience as the vapor doesn’t sit on the palate for very long.
However, with mouth-to-lung systems, you’re drawing
the vapor into your mouth and letting it rest on the tongue for a second before
sucking it into the lungs. This allows
you to enjoy a fuller flavor for a longer period of time. Therefore, it’s likely that your flavor
experience is different because you’re actually tasting the e-liquid for a
longer period of time, allowing your taste buds to really enjoy those more
nuanced flavor notes.
Also, low-wattage devices bring out different flavor
notes than high-wattage systems because of the fact that different temperatures
evaporate different flavoring extracts at different rates.
The Coils
Pod mod systems utilize coils that are very different
from the ones that you’re used to with your sub-ohm setup. As you know, different coil configurations do
different things to the flavor of your vape juice. Pod mod coils have higher resistance levels
and are made from different materials.
This will undoubtedly have an effect on the flavor of your e-juice.
The Salt Nic Brand
There’s another factor to consider, which is the fact
that you might be getting a different flavor because you’re trying out a new
brand. If you stuck with the same
e-liquid company when you were using a sub-ohm kit, and now you’re using a new
company for your salt nic needs, you’re going to experience a different taste
because different manufacturers use different ingredients.
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