AIPU FOOD's EM-8 EM-8 is a white, crystalline powder presenting a characteristic odor and a sweet, fruitlike flavor in dilute solution. 1. Feature: Crystalline powder 2. Certification: ISO22000, HACCP, BRC, Halal, Kosher 3. Pure product color range: White 4. Application: Ethyl Maltol is widely applied in food, meat products, beverage, wine, tobacco, cosmetics to enhance pleasant flavor. About Ethyl Maltol Ethyl maltol is a flavor enhancer and improver. It provides a sweet odor that can be described as caramelized sugar or cooked fruit. The sweet smell of the product makes it a good choice to cover some unpleasant odor of the food.