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Ethyl maltol

Ethyl maltol is a flavor enhancer that is safe, non-toxic, and highly used.

Chemical Formula: C₇H₈O₃

Other names: 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyranone

Layman's explanation: Ethyl maltol was discovered in the 1970s. It was originally isolated from larch tree bark and is produced through fermentation-organic synthesis. Ethyl maltol occurs naturally in cereal, bread crust, coffee, and cocoa. This substance is also used as a flavor enhancer because it tends to mask bad tasting chemicals, and heightens richness and creaminess. The compound has been employed as a flavor enhancer in wine, chocolate, vanilla, fruit flavored drinks, pastries, candy, tobacco, cosmetics, and medicines.

Keywords: flavor enhancer, larch tree

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