Maltol as a flavorings is a kind of broad-spectrum flavor-enhancing agent. It can be prepared into essence, essence for tobacco, cosmetics essence etc.. It is widely used in the industries including food, drink, tobacco,wine making, cosmetics and pharmacy etc..
	
	
		
			
				 
			
					ITEM
				 
				
					STANDARD
				 
			
				 
			
					Color and shape
				 
				
					White crystalline powder
				 
			
				 
			
					Purity
				 
				
					> 99.0 %
				 
			
				 
			
					Melting point
				 
				
					160-164 ℃
				 
			
				 
			
					Water
				 
				
					< 0.5%
				 
			
				 
			
					Residue on ignition %
				 
				
					0.2 %
				 
			
				 
			
					Heavy metals (as Pb)
				 
				
					< 10 PPM
				 
			
				 
			
					Lead
				 
				
					< 10 PPM
				 
			
				 
			
					Arsenic
				 
				
					< 3 PPM
				 
			
				 
			
					Cadmium
				 
				
					< 1 PPM
				 
			
				 
		
	
					Mercury
				 
				
					< 1 PPM