Chemical Properties
2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone has a sweet, fruity, caramel, butterscotch odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in soy sauce, Swiss cheese and melon, coffee, shoyu, strawberry and pineapple.
Uses
5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone (a mixture of isomers) can be used as a flavoring agent in food industries due to its excellent sensory properties.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 20 ppb
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: burnt, caramellic, sweet and fruity
