Comparing E100 - Curcumin vs E472E - Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Synonyms
E100
Curcumin
Turmeric extract
curcuma extract
turmeric color
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
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Popular questions
  1. Is curcumin the same as turmeric?

    No—curcumin is the main yellow pigment extracted from turmeric and used as the food color E100, while turmeric is the whole spice/root containing curcumin and other components.

  2. What is turmeric curcumin good for?

    As a food additive (E100), it’s used to give foods a yellow–orange color and can help protect color by limiting oxidation; health uses are outside its approved role as a colorant.

  3. How much curcumin per day?

    The acceptable daily intake for curcumin (E100) is 0–3 mg per kg body weight per day—about 210 mg/day for a 70 kg adult—from all dietary sources; higher supplement doses fall outside food-additive use.

  4. Turmeric curcumin para que sirve?

    Como aditivo alimentario (E100) se usa para aportar color amarillo‑anaranjado a los alimentos y, en cierta medida, proteger el color; no está aprobado para tratar enfermedades.

  5. What is curcumin good for?

    It’s a coloring agent that imparts a yellow–orange hue to foods and can help stabilize color against oxidation; it’s not approved for disease prevention or treatment.

  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.