Ethyl maltol is a safe, nontoxic and widely-used aromatic food additive. Only a small amount is needed to achieve a significant effect. It is a sweet, synergistic agent used in tobacco, food, beverages, essences, wines, cosmetics and other consumables, It has a remarkable effect on improving and increasing the flavor of foods and it enhances the sweetness of foods. Additionally, ˇ°the king of food additivesˇ± makes food keep longer. |