maltol

American

[mawl-tawl, -tol] / ˈmɔl tɔl, -tɒl /

noun

Chemistry.

a crystalline compound, C 6 H 6 O 3 , obtained from larch bark, pine needles, chicory, or roasted malt, used for enhancing flavors and aromas, as in foods, wines, and perfumes.

Etymology

Origin of maltol

First recorded in 1890–95; malt + -ol ¹

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All the newly developed molecules contribute specific flavor notes to the complex caramel profile, including nutty furans, buttery diacetyl and toasty maltol.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 7, 2019

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