Ethyl Maltol can be used as flavours and has a fragrant odor. Ethyl
Maltol as a Flavorings can still preserve its sweetness and aroma
after it is dissolved in the water. And its solution is stable. As
an ideal food additive, Ethyl Maltol features safety, innocuity,
wide application, good effect and little dosage. It also can be
used as good flavour agent in tobacco, food, beverage, essence,
wine, daily-use cosmetics and so on. It can effectively improve and
enhance the aroma of the food, enforce the sweetness for sweetmeat
and prolong the shelf life of food. Since Ethyl Maltol is
characterized with little dosage and good effect, its general added
amount is about 0.1 to 0.5 .