Crunchy Breakfast Biscuits
Belvita
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E472E — Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Why it’s used
An emulsifier used mainly in bread and other yeast-leavened baked goods, where it strengthens the dough's gluten network to improve loaf volume, crumb structure, and shelf life. Widely known by its acronym, DATEM.
Other names
DATEM, Diacetylated tartaric acid esters of monoglycerides
Diet flags
Vegan, unclearVegetarian, unclear
Regulatory status
USA — Allowed
GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1101 as "diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides," made by reacting diacetyl tartaric anhydride with mono- and diglycerides from edible sources; usable in food with no limitation other than current good manufacturing practice, and "DATEM" may be used as the labeling name. Source (2026-07-23)
EU — Allowed
Authorized food additive under Annex II and Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008. EFSA's 2020 re-evaluation of E472a–f (including E472e) did not identify a safety concern at reported use levels. Source (2026-07-23)
Found in these products
2 products in our database contain E472E.
Belvita Crunchy Blueberry Breakfast Biscuits
Belvita
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