maltol
[ mawl-tawl, -tol ]
/ ˈmɔl tɔl, -tɒl /
noun Chemistry.
a crystalline compound, C6H6O3, obtained from larch bark, pine needles, chicory, or roasted malt, used for enhancing flavors and aromas, as in foods, wines, and perfumes.
Also called
larixinic acid.
Words nearby maltol
malthus, thomas,
malthusian,
malthusianism,
malting,
maltodextrin,
maltol,
maltose,
maltreat,
maltster,
malty,
maluku