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. [2] It is a white solid with a sweet smell that can be described as caramelized sugar or as caramelized fruit.
2020年9月14日 · Ethyl maltol, a white crystalline powder with the chemical formula C7H8O3, is a commonly used synthetic flavoring agent by providing caramel and cotton candy sweet taste in fruit based foods, confectionery, bakery, beverages, and wines.
Ethyl Maltol, a commonly utilized organic compound in the food industry, is a white crystalline powder with a remarkably sweet taste. Its IUPAC name is 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone, signifying its chemical structure which belongs to the class of substances known as pyrones.