Additives
DATEM (E472E): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Limited risk
Emulsifier · Emulsifier
Complex emulsifier widely used in bread making to strengthen gluten and improve texture. EFSA noted that high intakes could contribute to elevated tartaric acid levels. Generally regarded as safe at typical intake levels.
- Category
- Emulsifier — Emulsifier
- Typically used in
- Bread, rolls, pizza dough, puff pastry
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. Monitor cumulative tartrate intake.
- Also listed as
- Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters
- Concerns flagged
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Digestive upset
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2014) — Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids -E 472e- https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2014.3681
Related
Related additives
E472A Safe
Acetic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides
E472B Safe
Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides
E472D Safe
Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides
E472F Safe
Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides
E472G Safe
Succinylated Monoglycerides
E471 Moderate
Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids
Products
Products containing DATEM
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