E472eEmulsifier · Sequestrant · Stabiliser
Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
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-
European Union Permitted EUR-Lex Reg. (EC) 1333/2008
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United Kingdom Permitted FSA retained EU law
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.
How we checkProducts
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
- 1DATEM. Wikipedia. Accessed September 25, 2026.