EtqaE472e Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
MashboohIs E472e halal? The Etqa database classifies E472e, mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, as mashbooh, which means doubtful.
Reason
E472e is Mashbooh due to the potential use of animal-derived fatty acids (including pork) in its manufacturing, requiring Halal certification for verification.
About E472e
- Number range
- E400–E499: thickeners, stabilisers and emulsifiers
- Origin
- Synthetic esterification of glycerol and fatty acids. The fatty acids can be derived from plant oils (soybean, rapeseed, palm) or animal fats (lard). The tartaric acid component is often a by-product of wine fermentation or derived from fruits.
- Used in
- Bread
- Baked Goods
- Flour mixes
- Ready-to-eat foods
- Also called
- 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
What this page is. The classification, the reason, the origin and the food uses are quoted from the Etqa ingredient database as of 2 October 2026. The name of the additive, its other names and forms follow the Open Food Facts additives taxonomy. This is information, not a halal certificate and not a fatwa. An ingredient list rarely says where an additive comes from: look for a halal certification mark or ask the manufacturer.
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