Ingredient

And Calcium Disodium EDTA

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Calcium disodium EDTA is used to help preserve food by binding with metal ions …

What it is

Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic compound. It is made by reacting ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) with calcium and sodium salts. It is often used as a chelating agent.

Why it's used

Calcium disodium EDTA is used to help preserve food by binding with metal ions that can cause spoilage. This helps prevent changes in color, flavor, and texture. It is often found in dressings, sauces, canned goods, and beverages.

Health notes

In the US, calcium disodium EDTA is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food additive. It is also approved as a sequestrant in certain food categories. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated it. Studies on its effects at typical dietary levels have generally found it to be safe, with the body excreting most of it.

Allergen info

Calcium disodium EDTA is not derived from any of the FDA's major allergens and does not contain gluten.

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JONES Cane Sugar Soda, Lemon, Lime Soda 45kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.6Carbs Bush Brothers And Company BUSH's Pinto Beans with Pork 15.5 oz Vegetables Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 85kcal 4.6Protein 0.8Fat 14.6Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Wacky Waters Beverage, Grape Water 8kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.3Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Water Beverage, Cherry Water 8kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.3Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Wackey Waters Beverage, Mixed Berry Water 8kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.3Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Water Beverage, Tropical Punch Water 8kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.3Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Orange Drink, Orange Other Drinks 45kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.3Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Drink, Orange Soda 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Orange Pineapple Drink, Orange Pineapple Other Drinks 39kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Drink, Orange Other Drinks 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs Bush Brothers & Company Cannellini Beans White Kidney Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 77kcal 5.4Protein 0Fat 14.6Carbs

Heinz USA Mayochup Saucy Sauce, Mayochup Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 552kcal 0Protein 51.7Fat 13.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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