Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is E472e (DATEM) halal?
A bakery emulsifier in the E472 family. Halal when the mono- and diglycerides are from plant oil; haram from pork fat. The E-number does not tell you which. This inherits the parent E472 condition — it is not a new, softer ruling.
Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
Source
Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.
Where you will run into it
- Bread
- Buns
- Cakes
How to check it yourself
Ask: is the DATEM in this product made from plant oil or animal fat? A vegan statement or a recognised halal mark settles it.
What to ask the manufacturer
A recognised halal mark or a vegan declaration can settle this instead. If you email the brand, send one specific question:
For E472e in this product: is the fat from plant oil, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and was it slaughtered as halal?
Quick facts
| E-number | E472e |
|---|---|
| Name | DATEM (diacetyltartaric esters of mono- and diglycerides) |
| Also on labels as | E472e, DATEM, diacetyl tartaric acid esters |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is E472e (DATEM) halal?
DATEM (diacetyltartaric esters of mono- and diglycerides) is classified as Source-dependent. Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
Is DATEM halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, DATEM is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is DATEM called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: E472e, DATEM, diacetyl tartaric acid esters.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E472e?
Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
Related lookups
- E472 Various Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty AcidsSource-dependent
- Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acidsSource-dependent
- Mono/Diglycerides (plant-derived)Halal
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