DATEM is an emulsifier used in baking. It is an acronym for Di-Acetyl Tartrate Ester of Monoglyceride. It is used to strengthen the dough by building a strong gluten network. It is used in crusty breads, such as Rye bread with a springy, chewy texture.
The exact mechanism is not well understood, but DATEM appears to interact with the hydrophobic parts of the gluten, helping the proteinsunfold and form cross-linked structures. DATEM is composed of mixed esters of glycerin in which one or more of the hydroxyl groups of glycerin has been esterified by diacetyl tartaric acid and by fatty acids. The ingredient is prepared by the reaction of diacetyl tartaric anhydride with mono- and diglycerides that are derived from edible sources. The major components are a glycerol molecule with a stearic acid residue, a diacetyltartaric acid residue and a free secondary hydroxyl group.
Unlike other commercially used dough emulsifiers, DATEM does not form starch complexes. Its main function is as a softener. Typically DATEM is 0.375 to 0.5% of the total flour weight in most commercial baking.
Datem is led by its President Levy V. Espiritu, and Morris Agoncillo, and Arnold P. de Asis.
In the year 1996 DATEM ventured into a partnership with an Australian firm that has been a constant source of leading-edge design and construction innovation; Widely regarded as a leader in construction and precast technology.
From the partnership, Datem has evolved into a general construction firm specializing in the development and application of fast and safe design and construction methods, bringing to the country the combination of experience and technology.
The exact mechanism is not well understood, but DATEM appears to interact with the hydrophobic parts of the gluten, helping the proteinsunfold and form cross-linked structures.
DATEM is composed of mixed esters of glycerin in which one or more of the hydroxyl groups of glycerin has been esterified by diacetyl tartaric acid and by fatty acids.
In the USA, DATEM is generally recognized as safe by the FDA as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, (21CFR184.1101).
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