Mono- And Diacetyltartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
Also known as: E472e, Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, DATEM, Mono- and diacetyltartaric esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, emulsifier E472e
DATEM (E472e) is a synthetic emulsifier permitted in the US (21 CFR 184.1101) and EU. EFSA's 2020 re-evaluation found no safety concern at reported uses.
What it is
Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (DATEM, E472e).
Dough conditioner / emulsifier strengthening gluten and improving loaf volume in bread.
Why it's flagged
- Highly processed
- Some emerging research on emulsifiers and gut microbiome (preliminary)
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concluded that there is no safety concern at the reported uses and use levels for E472a-f."
"Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides are GRAS as direct human food ingredients."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Affirmed GRAS (21 CFR 184.1101).
European Union — EFSA
Authorised E472e; no safety concern at reported uses (EFSA 2020).
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