Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester Of Monodiglycerides
What is Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester Of Monodiglycerides?
Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester Of Monodiglycerides (DATEM) is a food additive made from vegetable oils. It is produced by reacting mono- and diglycerides with tartaric acid and then acetylating the product.
Is Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester Of Monodiglycerides gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester Of Monodiglycerides a major allergen?
DATEM is not derived from any of the nine major allergens.
What is Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester Of Monodiglycerides used for?
DATEM is used as an emulsifier and dough conditioner in baked goods.
Is Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester Of Monodiglycerides safe?
DATEM is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
DATEM is used as an emulsifier and dough conditioner in baked goods. It helps to improve dough strength, volume, and texture, and it can also stabilize the crumb structure in bread and other products.
Health notes
DATEM is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Scientific bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated DATEM and found it to be safe at typical consumption levels. Studies have not shown adverse health effects from consuming DATEM at levels found in food.
Allergen info
DATEM is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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