Ingredient · E386

A Firming Agent Disodium EDTA

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Disodium EDTA is used as a preservative and firming agent. It helps prevent spoilage …

What it is

Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chemical that binds to metal ions. It is made through a chemical process.

Why it's used

Disodium EDTA is used as a preservative and firming agent. It helps prevent spoilage and maintain the texture of foods, especially in canned vegetables like beans.

Health notes

Disodium EDTA is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is poorly absorbed by the body and is excreted unchanged. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated disodium EDTA and established an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing A Firming Agent Disodium EDTA

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Iberia Foods Corporation Premium Black Beans Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 81kcal 4.9Protein 0.4Fat 13.8Carbs Marsh Supermarkets, LLC Pinto Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 87kcal 4.3Protein 0Fat 14.8Carbs Marsh Supermarkets, LLC Red Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 104kcal 5.6Protein 0Fat 9.6Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Cannellini White Kidney Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 77kcal 4.6Protein 0Fat 16.9Carbs Burnette Foods, Inc. Light Red Kidney Beans, Light Red Kidney Canned & Bottled Beans 100kcal 6.2Protein 0.8Fat 20.8Carbs Bi-Lo Inc. Navy Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 5.4Protein 0.8Fat 15.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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