Maltol Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- 3-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-4H-Pyran-4-One
Maltol supplier in Malaysia for food, flavour, fragrance and personal-care manufacturers. Maltol, or 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one, is a crystalline flavour and aroma ingredient valued for a sweet, warm and caramel-like sensory profile in formulated products.
Commercial requirements commonly distinguish food flavour grade from material specified for fragrance or personal-care formulation. Buyers may also define assay, colour, odour profile, moisture and particle size to match a premix, dry blend or established recipe.
Manufacturers use maltol in bakery, confectionery, beverages, dairy products, desserts, flavour compounds, soaps and selected fragrance systems. Ethyl maltol is a different chemical and should be requested separately when it is the ingredient named in the formulation.
Send the required grade, application, assay or reference specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. A 25 kg bag is a known option, while availability, final packing, documentation, delivery timing and price are confirmed with the quotation.
- Grade
- food, fragrance
- Appearance
- white to off-white crystalline powder
Maltol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food flavour grade maltol | white to off-white crystalline powder | — | Sweet, caramel-like flavour support in bakery, confectionery, beverage, dairy, dessert and savoury flavour systems made to a food-use specification. | A 25 kg bag is a known option; the quoted pack is confirmed with the enquiry. |
| Fragrance and personal-care grade maltol | fine white crystalline powder | — | Warm sweet odour support in fragrance compounds, soaps and selected personal-care formulations where odour profile, colour and purity are specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Fine-mesh maltol | fine crystalline powder with a declared particle-size profile | — | Dry flavour blends and premixes that require controlled dispersion, consistent dosing and a stated mesh or particle-size distribution. | Pack format is confirmed against the grade and quantity quoted. |
How to buy maltol from ChemTrade
Request a quote for maltol
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white crystalline powder | — |
| Identity | maltol, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one | — |
| Odour profile | characteristic sweet, warm and caramel-like profile | — |
| Grade controls | assay, colour, moisture and particle size confirmed against the required specification | — |
Maltol applications
Safety and handling
Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place and protect from heat, moisture, light, contamination and strong external odours. Control dust and follow the handling information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about maltol
What is maltol used for in food manufacturing?
Maltol is used as a flavour modifier that supports sweet, warm and caramel-like notes in bakery, confectionery, beverages, dairy, desserts and formulated flavours. The formulation sets the grade and use level.
Is maltol the same as ethyl maltol?
No. Maltol and ethyl maltol are separate flavour compounds with different identities and sensory strength. Request the exact ingredient named in the formulation instead of treating one as a grade or alias of the other.
Which maltol grade should I request?
Request food flavour grade for food and beverage manufacturing, or a fragrance and personal-care grade where odour profile and formulation controls apply. State any assay, colour, mesh and document requirements.
Why can particle size matter for maltol powder?
Particle size can affect dry blending, dosing, dusting and dissolution in a premix. Provide a mesh or particle-size target when the process depends on consistent dispersion rather than accepting any crystalline powder.
Can maltol be quoted in a 25 kg bag?
A 25 kg bag is a known commercial option. Include the preferred pack size, total quantity and any required specification or safety documents in the enquiry; final packing is confirmed with the quotation.
What affects the quoted maltol price?
The offer depends on grade, assay, colour, particle size, quantity, packing and delivery location. Maltol pricing is issued on enquiry with a stated validity period.