maltol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a substituted pyranone found in the bark and needles of some conifers and in roasted malt

Word forms

maltol maltols

Etymology

From malt + -ol.

Synonyms

E636 when used as a flavour enhancer

Derived words

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