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E637Flavor enhancerLow concern
Ethyl Maltol
In plain words
The short version
A stronger synthetic cousin of maltol — the intense sweet, cotton-candy / caramel aroma in many candies.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI 2 mg/kg body weight (JECFA); safe at flavour-use levels.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.