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Astral Extracts Ethyl Maltol

Astral Extracts Ethyl Maltol is a white crystalline powder with a characteristic odor and fruitlike flavor in dilute solution.

Ingredient Name: Ethyl Maltol

Functions: Flavor Enhancer

Labeling Claims: Non-Toxic

End Uses: Candies, Chocolates, Desserts, Ice Cream, Jellies, Ketchup, Soups

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    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Ingredients
    Ethyl Maltol
    Food Additive Number
    E 637, INS 637
    Technologies

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims

    Applications & Uses

    Uses

    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 sweet, synergetic agent used in tobacco, food, beverages, essences, wines, cosmetics and other consumables.  It has a remarkable effect on improving and increasing the flavor of foods, and it enhances the sweetness of foods.  Additionally, the king of food additives makes food keep longer.

    Reference Dosage

    Soft drinks-1.5 ~ 6mg/kg; Ice cream and ice foods, Jelly, tomato-ketchup as well as tomato-ketchup soup-5 ~ 15mg/kg; Chocolate, candy and dessert-5 ~ 50 mg/kg.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Contentmin. 99.2%-
    Melting Point89.0 - 92.0°C-
    Residue on Ignition max. 0.2%-
    Moisture Contentmax. 0.4%-
    Arsenic Contentmax. 0.0003%-
    Heavy Metal max. 0.001%-
    Lead Contentmax. 0.001--

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Package

    Sealed by polyethylene bag inside
    Paper drum: size φ 350 X 500 NW 25kg
    Cardboard case: 460 X 350 X 270 NW 25kg
    Cardboard case: 270 X 200 X 155 NW 5kg
    Cardboard case: φ 460 X 350 X 270 NW .5kg

    Storage & Handling

    Storage

    Keep in a cool and dry place.  Avoid being stored in iron containers.  Protect from light and keep container closed.  Avoid contamination from special smell.