ITEM INDEX FCC IV
APPEARANCE: WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER
AROMA: WITH SPECIAL FRAGRANCE
CONTENT: 99.0%min
MELTING POINT: 160~164℃
RESIDUE ON IGNITION: ≤ 0.2 %
WATER CONTENT : ≤0.5%
ARSENIC (AS): 3PPM MAX
HEAVY METAL (BASE ON PB ):20PPM MAX
LEAD: 10PPM MAX
CADMINIUM: 1PPM MAX
MERCURY: 1PPM MAX
Properties
A white crystalline powder smells like caramelized sugar and cotton candy. Its diluted solution has the aroma of strawberry.
1g of Maltol dissolves in 80ml of water; 21ml of Ethanol; 80ml of Glycerin and 28ml of Propylene Glycol.
Quality Standard
Complied with national quality standard of P.R.C QB/T2642-2004 and USA FCC-IV
Application
Maltol is a flavor enhancer extensively used in food, beverage, tobacco, brewery, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries. When combined with other substances, Maltol will increase and sustain their sweetness and fragrance. It is also used to formulated additives for food, cigarettes and cosmetics.
Reference Usage
Soft drinks: 4.1 mg/L
Ice cream, frozen products: 8.7 mg/kg
Bakery: 30 mg/kg
Pudding: 7.5 mg/kg
Jelly: 90 mg/kg
Fragrance intensifier: 50-250 mg/kg
Package
Cardboard barrel: 320mm×420mm Net weight: 25kg.The above package is all sealed by double food safe polyethylene bags.
Storage
Keep in a cool and dry place. Avoid being stored in iron containers. Protect from sun shine and preserved in tight containers.
Avoid contamination