


Manufacturers Supply CAS 4940-11-8 Food Additives Ethyl Maltol Maltol is a naturally occurring organic compound that is used primarily as a flavor enhancer. It is found in the bark of larch tree, in pine needles, and in roasted malt (from which it gets its name).Type | Food Flavorings |
Ingredients | Flavorant |
Reference dosage | 0.05%-0.8% |
Usage | added directly or mix well with other seasonings then added into food |
Application | cooked meat products (brine, roast duck), prefabricated meat products (pickle), compound seasoning etc. |
Shelf life | Not open and proper storage conditions for 2 years. |
Storage Condition | Sealed in a cool, dry and ventilated place. |
Package | Bag,drum, box, etc (as request) |
Sample time | 3 days after all details confirmed |
Delivery time | 10 days after all details confirmed |
Payment term | T/T, L/C/ |
Certifications | ISO |
Maltol is a naturally occurring organic compound that is used primarily as a flavor enhancer. It is found in the bark of larch tree, in pine needles, and in roasted malt (from which it gets its name). It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in hot water, chloroform, and other polar solvents.
Because it has the odor of cotton candy and caramel, maltol is used to impart a sweet aroma to fragrances. Maltol's sweetness adds to the odor of freshly baked bread, and is used as a flavor enhancer (INS Number 636) in breads and cakes.
It is not registered as a food additive in the EU and thus has no E-number. Instead, maltol is registered as a flavor component in the EU. Maltol, like related 3-hydroxy-4-pyrones such as kojic acid, binds to hard metal centers such as Fe3+, Ga3+, Al3+, and VO2+.
Functions and Applications
1.Ethyl Maltol is a sweet smelling chemical that is widely used for flavoring in the food, beverage, tobacco, and fragrance industry.
2.Very similar in taste to caramelized sugar or cotton candy.
3.Ethyl Maltol can sweeten/soften sharp flavors in liquid.

Item | Specification | Results |
Assay by HPLC | ≥99% | ≥99.65% |
Appearance | White Crytalline Powder | White Crystalline Powder |
Specific Rotation | -9°-2° | -8.1° |
Melting point (ºC) | 89-93 °C(lit.) | 90°C |
Residue on ignition | ≤0.2% | 0.1% |
Loss on drying | <3.0% | Conforms |
Heavy Metals | <10ppm | Conforms |
As | <1.0ppm | Conforms |
Pb | <1.0ppm | Conforms |
Cd | <1.0ppm | Conforms |
Hg | <0.05ppm | Conforms |
Yeast & Mold | <1000cfu/g | Conforms |
E. Coli | Negative | Absent |
S. Aureus | Negative | Absent |
Saimonella | Negative | Absent |
Pesticides | Negative | Absent |
Conclusion | Conform with specification |
Storage | Store in 2-8°C, cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat. |

Packing:
- Delivery Time: Around 3-5 workdays after your payment.
- Package: In fiber-drums with two-plastic bags inside.
- Net Weight: 25kgs/Drum / Gross Weight: 28kgs/Drum
- Drum Size & Volume: I.D.42cm × H52cm, 0.08 m³/ Drum
- Storage: Stored in dry and cool place, keep away from strong light and heat.
- Shelf Life: Two years when properly stored.
Shipping:
- 1, DHL Express, FEDEX and EMS for quantity less than 50KG, usually called as DDU service;
- 2, Sea shipping for quantity over 500KG; and air shipping is available for 50KG above;
- 3, For high value products, please select air shipping and DHL express for safe;
- 4, Please confirm if you can make the clearance when goods reach your customs before placing an order, for buyers from Mexico, Turkey, Italy, Romania,Russia, and other remote area

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