Ethyl maltol is a flavourant organic material, a common flavor-boosting agent in some confectionary materials. This is related to the more common flavoran maltol with the symptoms of methyl groups by an ethyl group. Ethyl maltol This is a solid white crystal with a sweet smell that can be caramelized sugar and ripe fruit.
EM is often used in cooking, beverages for Fragrance enhancers, fragrance mixing, and fragrance improvements.