Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Maltol is a naturally occurring organic compound that is used primarily as a flavor enhancer. It is found in the bark of larch tree in pine needles and in roasted malt (from which it gets its name). It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in hot water chloroform and other polar solvents. Because it has the odor of cotton candy and caramel maltol is used to impart a sweet aroma to fragrances.
