Comparing E472E - Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids vs E920 - l-cysteine

Synonyms
E472e
Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
DATEM
Mono- and diacetyltartaric esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
emulsifier E472e
E920
l-cysteine
L-cysteine hydrochloride
L-Cysteine
L-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropionic acid
L-Cys
(R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid
(2R)-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
(2R)-2-amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid
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Popular questions
  1. What is datem in food?

    DATEM (E472e) is an emulsifier made by reacting mono- and diglycerides of edible fatty acids with tartaric and acetic acids; it strengthens dough, improves loaf volume, and stabilizes emulsions in baked goods and other foods.

  2. Is datem harmful?

    At permitted food levels, DATEM is considered safe by major regulators (EFSA, JECFA, FDA). Some animal studies showed effects only at very high doses far above typical human exposure.

  3. Is datem banned in europe?

    No—DATEM (E472e) is authorized in the EU as a food additive with specified uses and maximum levels.

  4. What is datem ingredient?

    On labels, it appears as “DATEM” or “E472e,” an emulsifier made by esterifying mono- and diglycerides with tartaric and acetic acids. It is typically made from vegetable oils but can also be sourced from animal fats.

  5. Is datem bad for you?

    For most people, no—safety evaluations have found no health concern at permitted use levels. If you avoid animal-derived ingredients, check the source of the fats used.

  1. What is n-acetyl-l-cysteine?

    N‑acetyl‑L‑cysteine (NAC) is the acetylated form of L‑cysteine, used mainly as a mucolytic drug and as a precursor to glutathione; it is related to but not the same as the food additive E920 (L‑cysteine).

  2. What is l-cysteine made of?

    L‑cysteine is a sulfur‑containing amino acid (C3H7NO2S) with a thiol (-SH) group. Commercially, it’s obtained by hydrolyzing keratin sources (e.g., feathers/hair) or produced via microbial fermentation or synthesis.

  3. Is cysteine l or d?

    In foods and proteins it is the L‑form (E920 is L‑cysteine); the D‑form exists but is not typical in food use.

  4. N-acetyl-l-cysteine para que sirve?

    Es un derivado acetilado de la L‑cisteína que actúa como mucolítico y precursor del glutatión; se usa como fármaco para la sobredosis de paracetamol y en suplementos con efectos antioxidantes. No es el aditivo alimentario E920.

  5. What does n-acetyl-l-cysteine do?

    It thins and loosens mucus, replenishes glutathione, and provides antioxidant activity; medically it’s used to treat acetaminophen (paracetamol) overdose. It is not typically used as a food additive like E920.