DATEM consists of diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides. It is used as an emulsifier in bread and fine bakery products. It strengthens dough, improves gas retention and increases loaf volume. The material takes the form of an amber to cream waxy solid or paste. The recorded grade is food. Packaging formats include 20 kg cartons, 25 kg bags and 500 kg big bags. Food use as E 472e is subject to the applicable food-additive specification and permitted-use conditions.