E472e · INS 472eSometimes animal

DATEM (diacetyl tartaric acid esters)

Common US / international name: DATEM

Origin: Strong dough emulsifier for volume and texture in bread.
What it depends on: Built on mono- and diglycerides; fat source may be plant or animal.
Where it typically appears: Industrial bread, rolls, pizza bases.
Product groups: Bakery
Source: EU Reg. No 1333/2008 Annex II; Codex CAC/GL 36-1989; Open Food Facts additives taxonomy (ODbL). As of September 1, 2026