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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 4949-11-8
- Ingredients
- Ethyl Maltol
- Food Additive Number
- E 637, INS 637
- Technologies
- Product Families
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Applications
Ethyl Maltol is a safe, nontoxic and widely used aromatic food additive. Only a small amount is needed to achieve a significant effect. It is a sweetening, synergistic agent which is widely used in food industry, tabacco industry and cosmetics industry. It has a remarkable effect on improving and enhancing the flavor of food, and it also increases the sweetness of certain food. Ethyl Maltol also could effectively extend the food expiration date.
- Reference Usage
- Soft drinks: 1.5-6 mg/L
- Ice cream, frozen products and ketchup: 5-15 mg/kg
- Chocolate, candy and dessert: 5-50 mg/kg
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Molecular weight | 140.14 | g/mol | — |
| HS | 2932999099 | — | — |
| Melting Point | 90 | °C | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Quality Standard
Complied with national quality standard of P.R.C GB12487-2010 and USA FCC-IV
Technical Details & Test Data
- Properties
A white crystalline powder with a sweet smell which is often described as caramelized sugar and sweet fruit in dilute solution.
1g of Ethyl Maltol dissolves in 55ml of water; 10ml of Ethanol;17ml of Propylene Glycol and 5ml of Chloroform.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Package
- Cardboard barrel: 320mm*420mm Net weight: 25kg
- Composite can: 110mm*140mm Net weight: 25kg
- The above package is all sealed by double food safe polyethylene bags.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Keep in a cool and dry place. Avoid being stored in iron containers.
- Protect from sun shine and preserved in tight containers.
- Avoid contamination.