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One Or More The Following: Datem

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
DATEM is used as an emulsifier and dough conditioner in baked goods. It helps …

What it is

DATEM is an acronym for Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides. It is a food additive made from edible vegetable oils and tartaric acid. DATEM is produced by reacting mono- and diglycerides with tartaric acid.

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. It is commonly found in bread, rolls, biscuits, and other yeast-leavened products.

Health notes

DATEM is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in food. It has been evaluated by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which have established acceptable daily intakes. Studies on DATEM have not shown adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

DATEM is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing One Or More The Following: Datem

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Bob Evans Farms Inc Canadian Bacon, Egg & Cheese English Muffins, Canadian Bacon, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 185kcal 11.8Protein 5.0Fat 21.9Carbs Bob Evans Farms Inc Canadian Bacon, Egg & Cheese English Muffins, Canadian Bacon, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 207kcal 10.8Protein 7.2Fat 22.5Carbs Bob Evans Farms Inc English Muffins Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 207kcal 10.8Protein 7.2Fat 22.5Carbs Bob Evans Farms Inc Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 256kcal 11.2Protein 14.4Fat 20Carbs Bob Evans Farms Inc English Muffins Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 207kcal 10.8Protein 7.2Fat 22.5Carbs Bob Evans Farms Inc Sausage, Egg & Cheese English Muffins, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 256kcal 11.2Protein 14.4Fat 20Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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