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DATEM (E472e)

Diacetyl tartaric acid esters • bread volume

Food additive: E472e (INS 472e) Function: dough strengthening • gas retention Use level: ~0.2–0.5% on flour (trials) Forms: powder/pastilles • liquid (40–60%) Source oils: palm • rapeseed • others on request Ionic type: anionic emulsifier HS: 3824 (emulsifying preparations, indicative) Non‑DG • Food grade Incoterms: FOB/CIF/EXW Ports: Rotterdam • Antwerp
Appearance
Off‑white powder / pastilles
Acid value
Per COA (typ. 50–100 mg KOH/g)
Saponification value
Per COA
Lead (Pb)
meets food limits
GMO / Allergen
Declarations available
Reference data only—final compliance and numerical specs are per the Certificate of Analysis for each lot and destination regulation. Verify label and additive status (Codex/EU/US/GB/other) for your market.
Parameter Typical Spec
Appearance Off‑white powder or pastilles
Acid value (mg KOH/g) per lot per COA
Saponification value per lot per COA
Moisture ≤ 2.0% ≤ 3.0%
Heavy metals meets food limits per regulation
Application Bread/rolls • buns • instant noodles
Function & Use Packaging Storage & Handling
• Improves bread volume, crumb structure, and strength; stabilizes gas cells.
• Typical use: 0.2–0.5% on flour weight; optimize via trials and flour strength.
• Synergistic with ascorbic acid and enzymes in bread improver blends.
• 25 kg paper bags / cartons • 500–1000 kg big bags (on request).
• Liquid: 200 kg drums • 900–1000 kg IBC.
• Store cool, dry, sealed. Protect from moisture/odors. Avoid direct sunlight.
• Shelf life typically 18–24 months (powder); liquids per COA.
• Non‑DG. Follow good manufacturing practice and local food regs.
Kosher/Halal, GMO, allergens, palm origin (RSPO) and nutritional statements available on request. End‑use suitability is buyer's responsibility; conduct factory trials.

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