Maltol is a sweetness and caramel-note enhancer that rounds out baked and roasted profiles, supplied to food ingredients manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
118-71-8
Formula
C6H6O3
Grade
Food grade, FCC
Packing
25 kg fibre drum or carton
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Within our flavour enhancers range, Maltol is a sweetness and caramel-note enhancer that rounds out baked and roasted profiles. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as white crystalline powder with a caramel odour, in food grade, FCC, with an assay of 99.0% min. The CAS number is 118-71-8 and the molecular formula is C6H6O3.
Applications of Maltol
Common uses in production:
Enhancing sweetness perception so sugar can be reduced in bakery and beverages
Caramel, toffee and roasted-note reinforcement in confectionery
Flavour rounding in coffee, cocoa and malt drinks
Fragrance fixative in personal-care compounding
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg fibre drum or carton. Store in cool, dry and sealed. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Maltol
CAS No.
118-71-8
Formula
C6H6O3
Appearance
White crystalline powder with a caramel odour
Grade
Food grade, FCC
Purity / Assay
99.0% min
Assay
99.0% min
Melting point
160–164 °C
Typical dosage
5–100 ppm
Loss on drying
0.5% max
Packing
25 kg fibre drum or carton
Storage
Cool, dry and sealed
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Enhancing sweetness perception so sugar can be reduced in bakery and beverages
Caramel, toffee and roasted-note reinforcement in confectionery
Flavour rounding in coffee, cocoa and malt drinks
Fragrance fixative in personal-care compounding
What packing is Maltol supplied in?
Maltol is supplied in 25 kg fibre drum or carton. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Maltol do you stock?
We supply food grade, FCC. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Maltol outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
