Ethyl Maltol (CAS 4940-11-8, INS 637, FEMA 3487) is a high-efficiency, safe food-grade flavor enhancer widely applied in global food, beverage, seasoning and daily fragrance industries. As a superior derivative of maltol, its flavor-enhancing capacity is 4–6 times stronger than ordinary maltol, featuring ultra-low dosage, prominent aroma amplification and excellent taste-modifying performance.
We supply two mainstream commercial grades: Pure Fruit Type and Caramel Type. Both grades adopt advanced purification technology, presenting fine white crystalline powder with pure and stable fragrance. Effectively boosting sweetness, masking bitterness, sourness, fishy and metallic off-notes, harmonizing layered flavors and inhibiting oxidative deterioration, our ethyl maltol perfectly optimizes product taste and extends shelf life. All products comply with FCC, JECFA and national food safety standards, certified by Halal, Kosher, ISO22000 and HACCP, fully qualified for global commercial processing and export sales.
Basic Product Specifications
Product Name: Ethyl Maltol
CAS Number: 4940-11-8
EINECS No.: 225-582-5
FEMA Number: 3487
INS Code: 637
Molecular Formula: C₇H₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 140.14
HS Code: 2932999099
Purity: ≥99.2% (HPLC)
Physical & Chemical Properties
Ethyl Maltol is a white, odorless fine crystalline powder with uniform texture and no visible impurities. It is slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in ethanol, propylene glycol and glycerol, easy to dissolve and disperse in various food formulas. The product features stable chemical properties under sealed, cool and dark storage conditions. It is sensitive to high temperature, strong light and metal ions, which should be avoided during production and storage to prevent oxidation discoloration and aroma attenuation. Its aqueous solution is weakly acidic, clear and transparent, with no impact on the original texture and color of finished products.
Two Professional Grades for Diverse Scenarios
1. Pure Fruit Type Ethyl Maltol
With fresh and bright fruity sweetness, this grade focuses on enhancing natural fruit aroma and soft sweetness. It efficiently eliminates sour taste and peculiar odor in sweet products, making the flavor pure and layered. Ideal for beverages, fruit juice, wine, jam, candy, bakery, dairy products and frozen desserts.
2. Caramel Type Ethyl Maltol
Featured with rich caramel and mellow meaty umami notes, this grade excels at covering fishy, greasy and raw odors in savory food. It balances salty taste, enriches overall flavor layers and improves taste mellow degree. Perfect for cured meat, sausage, ham, barbecue products, compound seasonings, sauces, snacks and tobacco flavoring.
Core Functions & Product Advantages
Powerful Flavor Synergy & Sweetness Amplification Ultra-low dosage delivers remarkable flavor enhancement, which can effectively amplify sugar sweetness by 30%–50%. It helps manufacturers reduce sugar and essence addition, cutting production costs while maintaining pure and full taste.
Excellent Off-Taste Masking Effect Effectively neutralizes bitterness, sourness, astringency, fishy smell and metallic odor, solving common taste defects in food processing and greatly improving product palatability.
Flavor Harmonization & Stabilization Blends scattered flavor components into a unified, smooth and mellow taste system, avoiding single or messy flavor and maintaining consistent taste of batch products.
Antioxidation & Fresh-Keeping Inhibits lipid oxidation and flavor deterioration, delays product aging, and effectively extends the shelf life of food and seasoning products.
High Safety & Wide Compatibility JECFA has no strict ADI limit for ethyl maltol. Non-toxic, residue-free and non-irritating under standard dosage, it is compatible with most food raw materials and additives, suitable for long-term industrial mass production.
Wide Application Range
Beverage & Confectionery Industry: Fruit drinks, carbonated beverages, fruit wine, jam, jelly, candy, chocolate, ice cream and dairy products
Meat & Savory Processing Industry: Cured meat, sausage, bacon, luncheon meat, roasted products, seafood, hot pot seasonings and compound sauces
Bakery & Instant Food: Bread, cakes, pastries and various instant food seasonings
Daily Chemical & Tobacco Industry: Tobacco flavoring, cosmetic essence, toothpaste and soap fragrance conditioning
Quality Standard
Assay (Dry Basis): ≥99.2%
Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition: ≤0.2%
Lead (Pb): ≤1.0 mg/kg
Arsenic (As): ≤3.0 mg/kg
Total Heavy Metals: ≤10 ppm
Melting Range: 89℃–93℃
Solubility: Clear and transparent in ethanol solution
Packaging & Storage
Packaging: Standard 25kg fiber drum / paper-plastic composite bag with inner PE liner. Customized 1kg, 5kg small packages and OEM private label services are available.
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, dark and ventilated warehouse. Keep tightly sealed, away from strong light, high temperature, alkaline substances and metal materials to avoid oxidation and aroma loss.
Shelf Life: 24 months under original sealed and proper storage conditions.
Why Choose Our Ethyl Maltol
Factory Direct Supply Professional ethyl maltol manufacturer with complete production and purification lines, stable monthly output, no middleman markup, ensuring competitive factory price and sufficient inventory for bulk orders.
Stable Batch Quality Each batch is strictly tested by HPLC to guarantee stable purity, uniform aroma and consistent taste performance, avoiding flavor fluctuation of finished products.
Complete Export Qualifications A full set of export documents including COA, MSDS, Halal, Kosher and ISO certificates are provided to support smooth customs clearance in Europe, America, Southeast Asia, Middle East and other global markets.
Professional Technical Service Provide targeted dosage guidance and formula optimization solutions according to different product systems, helping customers improve product competitiveness and reduce production costs.
Flexible Customization Support customized particle size, packaging specifications and private label services, meeting diverse wholesale, retail and OEM demands.
Welcome to Inquiry GNF As a professional and reliable supplier of food additives, GNF is committed to providing global customers with high-quality Ethyl Maltol and one-stop purchasing solutions. We support free sample testing, customized packaging, technical formula guidance and complete export documentation services. No matter for trial orders or large bulk cooperation, we always provide efficient, professional and thoughtful after-sales service to meet your diverse procurement needs. Welcome to contact us for more product details and the best quotation!
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