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Emulsifier

E472e (DATEM): what it is, its sources, vegan or not

E472e can come from plant oils or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Vegetarian and vegan profiles get Heads up: source not stated.

By Bravoora teamUpdated 13 October 2026Sources checked 20 September 20264 sourcesHow we check

Heads up

for a vegan profile

E472e=source not stated

What is E472e?

E472e (DATEM) is an emulsifier, an additive that keeps oil and water mixed in a food.

What is E472e made from?

E472e can come from plant oils or animal fat.

Plant oils
Animal fat

Is E472e vegan?

Heads up. Source not stated. E472e can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

What the app says to each profile, and the reason it shows.

VeganHeads upSource not stated. E472e can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

VegetarianHeads upSource not stated. E472e can come from plant oils or animal fat. One of those is meat, fish or a slaughter by-product, and the pack does not have to say which.

What other names does E472e have on a label?

On a label, E472e can also appear as “INS 472e”, “Emulsifier (472e)”, “Emulsifier (E472e)”, “DATEM (mono- and diglyceride esters)” or “Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides”.

Any of these on a pack means E472e. The checker reads them all.

E472eE 472eE-472eINS 472eEmulsifier (472e)Emulsifier (E472e)DATEM (mono- and diglyceride esters)Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides

What would change the answer for E472e?

For E472e, a stated source changes the answer. A pack that says “from plant oils” gives Fits you; one that says “from animal fat” gives Not for you. A list that is cut off or unreadable gets Needs one more scan.