Maltol (E636)
Updated October 2, 2026
Maltol (E636) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 60 products in our database, 48 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E636
- E-number
- E636
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 60 products (48 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Maltol
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Maltol.
Popular products with Maltol
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 Maltol-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Maltol and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 3 
a 
b NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
c NOVA 3 How to spot Maltol on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Maltol?
In our database, Maltol most often appears in salted snacks, cakes, salads and protein bars.
How many products contain Maltol?
60 published products on Foodmetria list Maltol, including 48 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.