描述
Isomaltol is a member of the class of compounds known as aryl alkyl ketones. Aryl alkyl ketones are ketones have the generic structure RC(=O)R', where R = aryl group and R'=alkyl group. Isomaltol is soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Isomaltol can be found in tamarind, which makes isomaltol a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product. Isomaltol is a natural furan obtained by the enzymatic degradation of starch. It is also a flavor component in bread crust, produced by thermal degradation (caramelization) of sugars. Isomaltol is obtained after the Maillard reaction from an amino acid and a reducing sugar .