DATEM
Stabilizers and Thickeners, Binders, Texturizers
- Questionable
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