Maltol is a natural organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis or fermentation, available as white crystalline powder. It's widely used as flavour enhancer in food and bakery for its a naturally occurring organic compound that is used primarily as a flavor enhancer.

Is Maltol gluten free?

Yes. Maltol is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide primarily as a flavor enhancer for food to baked food, ice cream and candy.

Why is Maltol gluten free?

To answer this question, we need to clarify another question: what is gluten. Gluten is protein composite found in wheat and related grains, including barley and rye. (Wikipedia) First, gluten is a protein. Second, gluten is mainly found in wheat and related grains. As we mentioned before, Maltolis a foodstuff which is significantly different from protein. Raw materials used in manufacturing of Maltol are the synthesized chemical ingredients; Maltol barely includes gluten impurity. So, Maltol is gluten free.

How is Maltol used in gluten free food?

Maltol is widely used in food and bakery to provide primarily as a flavor enhancer for food to baked food, ice cream and candy. Maltol is usually used in processed food rather than daily recipe.

Why should you go Gluten free?

Celiac disease: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that attacks the small intestine due to the presence of gluten, for which a gluten-free diet is the only medically-accepted treatment. In 2009 research showed between 0.5 and 1.0 percent of people in the US and UK are sensitive to gluten due to celiac disease. So people with Celiac disease have to stick to gluten free diet to avoid unexpected side effect caused by consumption of gluten.

Non-celiac gluten sensitivity: Some people may be sensitive to gluten but do not have celiac disease and feel better on a diet with less gluten. However, there are no specific symptoms confirmed. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity also drives more people to gluten free diet when people believe that they feel better when eating gluten free.

FOODCHEM is the Maltol suppliers and manufacturer, engaged in the export and wholesale of Maltol for more than 10 years. The MOQ of Maltol is 500 kgs, if you need only a small amount, please contact the local distributor of Maltol. Any suggestions and questions about the Maltol, please send Email to inquiry@foodchem.cn, we will reply within 24 hours.