Usage of ethyl maltol
Ethyl Maltol is an organic compound, a common flavouring / sweetener and a very pleasant smelling chemical that is used as a flavouring in the food, beverage, confectionary and fragrance industry. It has a sweet smell that can has been described as caramelized sugar, cotton candy, candy floss or sweet cooked fruit. Ethyl Maltol can sweeten/soften sharp flavors in liquid.
Test Item
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Standard
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Result
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Color:
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White
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Complies
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Properties:
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Crystalline powder
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Complies
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Sweet Smell:
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Caramel Aroma,Diluted with sweet fruit like aroma
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Complies
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Assay as(C7H8O3):
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≥99.5 w/%
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99.7 w/%
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Melting range:
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89.0℃~93.0℃
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90.7℃~91.6℃
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Water:
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≤0.30w/%
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0.08w/%
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