DATEM

Definition

Dough conditioner used to improve volume and uniformity

Also Known As

Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Monoglycerides

Health Impact

A study published in 2002 found that DATEM may lead to adrenal overgrowth and heart muscle fibrosis in rats.

Sources

• SAFETY EVALUATION OF CERTAIN FOOD ADDITIVES AND CONTAMINANTS - DIACETYL TARTARIC AND FATTY ACID ESTERS OF GLYCEROL

  International Peer Reviewed Chemical Safety Information - World Health Organization

Products containing DATEM

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Bimbo Bakeries Usa, Inc.

Honey Wheat Bread

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Mondelez Usa

Nabisco Belvita Breakfast Snack Blueberry

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Premier Protein

Premier Protein Shake