Maltol

E636
Hazard level: No known concerns Flavour enhancer (E600–699)

What is Maltol?

Flavor compound with a sweet, caramel-like aroma, used to enhance sweetness perception in baked goods and drinks.

Is Maltol safe?

Maltol has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Regulatory sources: EFSA

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Also known as

Maltol is also known as e636, maltol, малтол — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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Related additives

Glutamic Acid (E620) Monosodium Glutamate (E621) Monopotassium Glutamate (E622) Calcium Diglutamate (E623) Magnesium Diglutamate (E625) Guanylic Acid (E626) Disodium Guanylate (E627) Dipotassium Guanylate (E628) Inosinic Acid (E630) Disodium Inosinate (E631) Disodium Ribonucleotides (E635) Ethyl Maltol (E637)

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