Ethyl Maltol is an organic compound that is a common flavourant in some confectioneries. It is related to the more common flavorant maltol by replacement of the methyl group by an ethyl group. It is a white solid with a sweet smell that can be described as caramalized sugar and cooked fruit.
Ethyl Maltol can be used as flavors and has a fragrant odor.
Ethyl Maltol can still preserve its sweetness and aroma after it is dissolved in the water. And its solution is stable. As an ideal food additive, Ethyl Maltol features safety, innocuity, wide application, good effect and little dosage. It also can be used as good flavor agent in tobacco, food, beverage, essence, wine, daily-use cosmetics and so on. It can effectively improve and enhance the aroma of the food, enforce the sweetness for sweetmeat and prolong the shelf life of food. Since Ethyl Maltol is characterized with little dosage and good effect, its general added amount is about 0.1 to 0.5 ‰.