Foods Containing E472e (Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters)
E472e (Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters) is DATEM — an emulsifier widely used in industrial bread making to improve dough strength and loaf volume. Here are the foods where you'll find it on the label.
Common foods that contain E472e
- bread
- margarine and spreads
- chocolate
- ice cream
- salad dressings
- mayonnaise
In the UK and EU, E472e must be declared either as "E472e" or as "Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters" in the ingredients list.
Is E472e safe?
EFSA has reviewed E472e and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters to harm at normal dietary intakes.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA