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Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

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How we decide

An ingredient used in baking.

It strengthens the gluten network in dough and gives crusty breads a springy, chewy texture.

Written from English Wikipedia1

  • May not be vegan
  • May not be vegetarian
  • EU permitted

Regulatory status

Checked Sep 2026

Status reflects the named register on the date checked. It is not a safety rating. A country appears here once we've found this ingredient on its official list.

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Products

The 6 most-scanned of 5,444 products on Open Food Facts that list mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids.

  • petit déjeuner miel et pépites de chocolat TOBLERONE · 435 g 5 additives
  • Seed Sensations Seven Seeds Hovis · 800 g 3 additives
  • Prince petit dej Lu · 300 g 5 additives
  • Wholemeal Warburtons 5 additives
  • Tasty Wholemeal Hovis · 800 g 3 additives
  • Original Toastie Soft & Sliced White Loaf Warburtons · 47.5 g 4 additives

References

  1. 1DATEM. Wikipedia. Accessed September 25, 2026.