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Maltol

What is Maltol?

Maltol is a naturally occurring organic compound found in the bark of larch trees, in pine needles and in roasted malt. Maltol is used primarily as a flavor enhancer. [1]


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Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Maltol


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Maltol - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Bis Maltolato Oxovanadium

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchMay 20, 2009 @ 2:07 AM

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