DATEM (E472e) is a synthetic emulsifier widely used in industrial baking and processed foods to strengthen dough, increase loaf volume, improve texture and extend shelf life. It is classified as “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) by the FDA, a historical designation that exempted it from modern pre-market approval and prioritized industrial utility over long-term health studies. Independent research suggests DATEM may harm gut health by potentially compromising the intestinal lining (“leaky gut”) and disrupting the microbiome, which can lead to systemic inflammation. This inflammation may aggravate digestive issues, autoimmune conditions and metabolic disorders, though DATEM causes disruption rather than a…

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