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Maltol(E636)

Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Maltol is a flavor enhancer — Synthetic chocolate, coffee, fruit, maple, nut, vanilla flavoring

Also: Larixinic Acid

What it does

Synthetic chocolate, coffee, fruit, maple, nut, vanilla flavoring

Where you'll see it

Beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, chewing gum

Benefits

Adds 'freshly baked' odor and flavor to breads and cakes.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: ASP
  • EU: approved

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a 'freshly baked' odor and flavor to breads and cakes