Additives · Emulsifier

DATEM (E472e)

A dough conditioner used in bread.

Where it's restricted

What each rule says, with sources

• ✓ US (FDA): Allowed FDA lists it as generally recognized as safe. Source
• ✓ EU: Allowed On the EU's list of approved additives as E472e. (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008) Source
• ! Texas: Warning label required from 2027-01-01 Labels developed on or after January 1, 2027 must warn that the product contains an ingredient not recommended for consumption in Australia, Canada, the EU or the UK. (SB 25 (2025)) Source

Also listed on labels as: DATEM, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono and Diglycerides, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester of Mono and Diglycerides, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides.

Products that list it

5,822 products in USDA's label data name DATEM in their ingredients.

• Red Velvet Cupcakes Marketside · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 1 recall · 1 additive banned somewhere
• Potato Sandwich Rolls Martin's · Breads & Buns · 1 recall
• Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Fetting's · Frozen Bread & Dough · 1 recall · 1 additive banned somewhere
• Vanilla Cupcakes, Vanilla Kimberley's Bakeshoppe · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 1 recall · 4 additives banned somewhere
• Albacore Tuna Salad Wheat Fresh Creative Cuisine · Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes · 3 recalls
• Egg Wheat Salad, Egg Wheat N/a · Prepared Subs & Sandwiches · 4 recalls
• Chicken Salad Wheat Sandwich Fresh Creative Cuisine · Prepared Subs & Sandwiches · 4 recalls
• High Protein Shake, Chocolate Premier Protein · Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks · 1 recall
• Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches Fresh Creative Cuisine · Prepared Subs & Sandwiches · 4 recalls
• Peppered Turkey & Havarti Oat Roll Fresh Creative Cuisine · Prepared Wraps and Burittos · 2 recalls · 2 additives banned somewhere
• Vanilla High Protein Shake, Vanilla Premier Protein · Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks · 1 recall
• Roast Beef & Cheese Finger Sandwiches Fresh Creative Cuisine · Prepared Subs & Sandwiches · 2 recalls