The effect of "ice" components in sweet-flavored nicotine-containing e-liquids among young adult e-cigarette users.

ABSTRACT: E-cigarette use is prevalent among young adults, with "ice" e-cigarettes/liquids that combine sweet and cooling flavors becoming increasingly popular. This study examines if an "ice" component (e.g., menthol) alters liking, sensory experiences, and reward of sweet-flavored nicotine e-liquids among young adults. A double-blinded laboratory session was conducted with past-month e-cigarette users aged 18-20 (N = 40). Participants were exposed in random order to a sweet-flavored (watermelon) e-liquid with and without menthol in two 10-puff bouts. Both e-liquids contained 36 mg/ml nicotine salt and 50:50 propylene glycol/vegetable glycerin. Participants rated flavor liking and overall vaping experience using the Labeled Hedonic Scale, sensory effects using generalized Labeled Magnitude Scales,

SUBMITTER: Li W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12817302 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature