In Baijiu, it plays a coordinating role with other flavor components.
Ethyl acetate:
Executive standard: GB 1886.190-2020
Molecular formula: C4H8O2
China Code: s0364
Chemical structure:
Other regulations: fema:2414; JECFA:27; COE:191; CAS:141-78-6
1. According to GB 2760-2020, the max dosage is 1400mg/kg, which can be used in candy, beverages containing acetic acid and frozen food.
2. In Baijiu, it is the main flavor of light flavor type, and its content can be as high as 2326mg/kg; Its content in Luzhou flavor Baijiu is between 1000-1500mg/kg. Its smell and taste are in 50% (v/v) deodorized ethanol. At 1000mg/l, it looks like ether fragrance, fruit fragrance, spicy and astringent; At 100mg/l, it is slightly ether like and has light fruit aroma.
3. In Baijiu, it plays a coordinating role with other flavor components. Besides its own function, it plays an important role in the fragrance of acetaldehyde and acetal.