Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides

Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 237 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides237
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides currently appears in 237 products across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 237 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

Showing 50 of 237 products

12 Hotdog Rolls
Liscio's Bakery
60/100
All butter croissant with chocolate drizzle
Unknown
100/100
All Butter Croissants
Unknown
100/100
All butter croissants count
Private collection Smith
100/100
All Butter Mini Croissants
Unknown
100/100
Angus Roast Beef Sub
Papa John's Salads & Produce
80/100
Apple Caramel Cupcakes
Two Bite
70/100
Assorted Cupcakes
Two-Bite
50/100
Assorted Cupcakes
Two-Bite
0/100
Assorted Cupcakes
Two-Bite
25/100
Assorted Cupcakes
Two-Bite
25/100
Assorted Cupcakes
Two-Bite
0/100
Assorted Cupcakes
Unknown
0/100
Assorted cupcakes
Unknown
50/100
Assorted cupcakes
Unknown
100/100
BANQUET Family Size Chicken Alfredo With Broccoli And Noodles, 24 OZ
Unknown
100/100
Birthday Cake Parfait Cup, Birthday Cake
Meijer
0/100
Black forest ham
Black Forest, Boar's Head
70/100
Blackout Cupcakes
Two-Bite
100/100
Blue Velvet Cupcakes
Two-Bite
50/100
Bread bowls twin sour dough
Unknown
60/100
Buffalo Club
Boar's Head
65/100
Buffalo Club Premium Deli Meats & Cheeses
Boar's Head
65/100
Cafe delight nondairy creamer canisters
Cafe Delight
100/100
Calzone
Unknown
40/100
Calzone
Unknown
40/100
Carrot Cake
Kimberley's
95/100
Carrot Gourmet Cupcakes
Two Forks Bakery
100/100
Chocolate & vanilla cake with yellow and orange frosting topped with leaf-shaped sprinkles cupcakes, chocolate & vanilla
Unknown
25/100
Chocolate & vanilla mini cupcake
Favorite Day
0/100
Chocolate and vanilla cake with white and green frosting topped with a festive sprinkle blend cupcakes, chocolate & vanilla
Unknown
0/100
Chocolate cake with orange icing and bat sprinkles cupcakes, chocolate
Kingston Marketing Co
0/100
Chocolate Cupcake
Two Bite
0/100
Chocolate Cupcakes
Target Stores
0/100
Chocolate Cupcakes
Two-Bite
25/100
Chocolate Cupcakes
Kimberley's Bakeshoppe
50/100
Chocolate Cupcakes
Kimberley's Bakeshoppe
0/100
Chocolate cupcakes
Unknown
50/100
Chocolate cupcakes with pink icing and heart sprinkles, chocolate
Unknown
25/100
Chocolate cupcakes, chocolate
Kimberley's Bakeshoppe
0/100
Chocolate Mini Cupcakes
Target Stores
0/100
Chocolate mini cupcakes
Unknown
0/100
Chocolate mini cupcakes
Unknown
0/100
Chocolate mini cupcakes
Unknown
0/100
Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake
Good Meadow Homemades
100/100
Classic italian style premium sandwiches
Unknown
15/100
Club sandwich
Unknown
65/100
Club Sub
Papa John's Salads & Produce
65/100
Club sub
Renaissance Food Group Llc
65/100
Coffee creamer
Family Gourmet
85/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides safe to eat?

Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides?

Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides is found in 237 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides do in food?

Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.