Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides E472e
fatty acid derivative — Primarily synthetic.
DATEM
CAS: 100085-39-0
Factual Regulatory Reference
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In the EU, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides has a "quantum satis" authorization — Latin for "as much as needed." This means there's no specific maximum limit; manufacturers use only what's technologically necessary.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
Approved for use at quantum satis in specified food categories; extremely common in commercial bread
Official EFSA LinkUnited States (FDA)
GRAS status; ubiquitous in commercial bakery products
Japan (MHLW)
Approved for general food use
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Everyday Perspective
For a kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:
Natural Occurrence
This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.
Manufacturing
Produced by reacting mono- and diglycerides (derived from vegetable oils or animal fats) with diacetyl tartaric acid (a derivative of tartaric acid). The process requires controlled heating and esterification catalysts.