MALTOL

Overview

Chemical Names
3-HYDROXY-2-METHYL-4-PYRONE
Synonyms
2-METHYLPYROMECONIC ACID; 3-HYDROXY-2-METHYL-4-PYRONE; LARIXINIC ACID
CAS number
118-71-8
JECFA number
1480
INS
636
COE number
7014
FEMA number
2656
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENTFood Additives
FLAVOUR_ENHANCER
STABILIZER
INS matches
636

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2018

ADI:
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

Comments:
The previously established ADI for maltol was withdrawn by the Committee.
Meeting:
86
Specs Code:
M
Report: 
">TRS 1014-JECFA 86/102
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 77 JECFA 86/429
Specification: 
FAO JECFA Monographs 22/99

Evaluation year: 2005

ADI:
0-1 mg/kg bw (1981)
Comments:
The ADI established at the twenty-fifth meeting in 1981 was maintained.
Meeting:
25
Specs Code:
R
Report: 
TRS 934-JECFA 65/36
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 56-JECFA 65
Specification: 
FAO JECFA Monographs 4- JECFA 68/ . R (2007)
Previous Years:
2005, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/29. R,T; FAO JECFA Monographs 1 vol.2/337, Add.13/54 (FLAVOURING AGENT) 1981, TRS 669-JECFA 25/25, FNP 19-JECFA 25/134 (COMPENDIUM/917), FAS 16-JECFA 25/124. 0-1. FU. R 1978, TRS 631-JECFA 22/22, FAS 13-JECFA
2005, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/29. R,T; FAO JECFA Monographs 1 vol.2/337, Add.13/54 (FLAVOURING AGENT) 1981, TRS 669-JECFA 25/25, FNP 19-JECFA 25/134 (COMPENDIUM/917), FAS 16-JECFA 25/124. 0-1. FU. R 1978, TRS 631-JECFA 22/22, FAS 13-JECFA