| Specification of Maltol | |
| Items | Standards |
| Appreance | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Assay % | 99.0% min |
| Melting point (ºC) | 160.0- 164.0 |
| Arsenic (As) | 3 ppm Max |
| Heavy metals | 20 ppm max |
| Lead | 10 ppm max |
| Cadmium | 1 ppm max |
| Mercury | 1 ppm max |
| Residue on ignition | 0.2% max |
| Conclusion | The product conforms to the standard FCCIV |