What Does VG Stand For?

What do you stand for, VG?? It's a question I ask my e-liquids every day, shaking my fists in frustration, but since they are inanimate objects they don't usually respond. Oh, you mean what do the letters stand for? Well, that's an easy one. Read on for some vaping knowledge to impress your friends with and/or finally win the heart of the prom queen.

VG 101

VG stands for vegetable glycerin, a simple, naturally occurring chemical that comes from vegetable oil. VG is present in nearly all e-liquids along with its evil twin (not really) PG, or propylene glycol. It's a thick, colourless and odourless liquid, and has a sweet taste. VG is thicker than PG and gives a much smoother hit when vaped.

Outside of vaping, VG is used in a wide range of food, medical and personal care products such as cosmetics, aftershave, pet food, soap and hand cream, toothpaste and as a sweetener in many foods. In fact, you could well be eating something with VG in it right now (the pet food, it's definitely the pet food).

Every Cloud has a VG Lining

One of vegetable glycerin's best selling points is its ability to create huge vapour clouds when vaped. It produces significantly more vapour than PG, so it is favoured by 'cloud chasers' (competitive blowers of vapour clouds) in their e-liquid. While vaping 100% VG is possible, this is difficult since it would be very thick and most equipment would not work properly with it. Cloud chasers prefer high VG mixes though and ratios can often go to 80% VG/20% PG and even higher.

Advantages of VG

• Produces large clouds when vaped - great for cloud chasing
• Smooth throat hit for those who don't like the harshness of a high PG mix
• Allergies and skin/throat irritation are very rare
• Sweet-tasting, and can even be vaped on its own
• Comes from natural vegetable oils and is safe to consume 

Disadvantages of VG

• Not as much of a throat hit as PG, so might not suit heavy ex/current smokers
• Doesn't carry flavour as well as PG so flavours might be muted
• Thick nature means it can clog up devices - only some vaporisers can cope with it

What Percentage of VG Should I Use?

This is going to come down mainly to personal preference, based largely on the pros and cons listed above. If you're looking to get into cloud chasing then you'll definitely need en e-liquid high in VG, preferably upwards of 70%. If you are/were a heavy smoker and want to still experience the throat hit whilst vaping then high VG is not going to cut it, so you'll have to go for something with more PG. If you're still unsure, why not go for a 50/50 mix and, based on how you feel, either up the VG percentage or lower it. Simple!

VG-Peasy!

Made your mind up? Good, now head over to Vape Mountain's great range of e-liquids now, we've got loads of high VG e-juice to choose from.

Simple Essentials Vanilla Custard E-Liquid £2.99 Available Add to Bag Vanilla custard flavoured e-liquid Strengths: 0mg, 6mg, 12mg, 18mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the UK			Nicocig Refill Cartridges Low Strength Tobacco Cartomisers £4.75 Available Add to Bag Refill cartomisers for Nicocig and Nicolites Rechargeable Electronic Cigarettes Tobacco flavoured cartridges with low nicotine strength Available in packs of 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 boxes Also compatible with Nicolites electronic cigarettes			Iceliqs Originals Double Apple E-Liquid - Money Off! £3.19 (RRP: £3.99) Available Add to Bag Tingling green and red apple flavour Available in 0mg, 6mg, 11mg and 16mg strengths VG: 30%, PG: 70% Made in France			Iceliqs Originals Double Apple E-Liquid £3.99 Available Add to Bag Tingling green and red apple flavour Available in 0mg, 6mg, 11mg and 16mg strengths VG: 30%, PG: 70% Made in France
Iceliqs Underground Series Euston E-Liquid - Money Off! £2.50 (RRP: £4.99) Available Add to Bag Mint and menthol flavour blend Available in 0mg, 3mg, 6mg and 12mg strengths VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in France			Logic PRO E-Cigarette Refill Capsules Menthol 6mg £4.49 Available Add to Bag A classic and refreshing minty menthol flavour Includes three UK-made 1.5ml e-liquid capsules Nicotine strength of 6mg per ml Bulk offers available at a reduced price per pack			DOT Menthol Refill Pods £5.99 Available Add to Bag Bold, distinctive menthol flavour Strength: 20mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the United Kingdom			Iceliqs Originals Vanilla Surprise E-Liquid £3.99 Available Add to Bag Pure vanilla flavour Available in 0mg, 6mg, 11mg and 16mg strengths VG: 30%, PG: 70% Made in France
Nicocig Refill Cartridges High Strength Menthol Cartomisers £4.75 Available Add to Bag Refill cartomisers for new Nicocig Rechargeable Electronic Cigarettes Refill cartomisers for Nicocig and Nicolites Rechargeable Electronic Cigarettes Available in packs of 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 boxes Also compatible with Nicolites electronic cigarettes			Eco Vape Premium Blueberry V2 E-Juice - Money Off! £1.60 (RRP: £3.99) Available Add to Bag Fresh blueberry flavour Available in 3mg, 6mg, 12mg and 18mg strengths VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the United Kingdom			Iceliqs Originals Vanilla Surprise E-Liquid - Money Off! £3.19 (RRP: £3.99) Available Add to Bag Pure vanilla flavour Available in 0mg, 6mg, 11mg and 16mg strengths VG: 30%, PG: 70% Made in France			Simple Essentials Spearmint E-Liquid £2.99 Available Add to Bag Spearmint flavoured e-liquid Strengths: 0mg, 6mg, 12mg, 18mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the UK

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