Maltol

Introduction of Maltol:
1. Maltol, a natural organic compound, is in the shape of white crystalline powder and has special taste of butter scotch.
2. When it is dissolved in dilute solution, it can give out a strawberry-like aroma.
3. As a broad-spectrum flavour agent, maltol has the function of aroma-enhancing, aroma-enforcing and sweetness-enhancing.
4. Of our food additives and food ingredients, maltol has won a high reputation among our global customers.

Uses of Maltol:
1. As edible flavour and cosmetics essence, it is widely used in food, beverages, wine, cosmetics, pharmacy and other industries.
2. It also can be used in baked food, candy and ice cream as food flavour agent.

Specifications of Maltol:

Name	Maltol
CAS No.	118-71-8
Chemical Formula	C6H6O3
Specification	FCC IV
Packing	In 25kg fiber drums
Functional use	Flavoring Agent
Items	Specification
Appearance	White crystals or crystalline powder
Assay	99.0 % min
Heavy metals	20 ppm max
Lead	10 ppm max
Arsenic	3 ppm max
Cadmium	1 ppm max
Mercury	1 ppm max
Melting point	160 -164℃
Loss on drying	0.5% max
Residue on ignition	0.2% max