Ethyl Maltol
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Synthetic pyrone derivative roughly 5x more potent than maltol, rounding out sharp fruit acids into luscious jammy sweetness.
Official Category: Synthetic Flavoring Substance (합성착향료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
High-intensity sweet aroma synergist
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS sweetness enhancer
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA monitored under pyrone group
Commonly Found Foods
Fruit preservesdessert coulissweet bakery fillings
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Blackstrap molasses extract
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