Calcium Disodium EDTA Added As Preservative
What is Calcium Disodium EDTA Added As Preservative?
Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic chemical that acts as a chelating agent. It is made by reacting ethylenediamine with sodium chloroacetate and then with calcium chloride.
Is Calcium Disodium EDTA Added As Preservative vegan?
Calcium Disodium EDTA Added As Preservative is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Calcium Disodium EDTA Added As Preservative gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Calcium Disodium EDTA Added As Preservative a major allergen?
Calcium disodium EDTA is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Calcium Disodium EDTA Added As Preservative used for?
Manufacturers add calcium disodium EDTA to foods to prevent spoilage by binding with metal ions that can cause oxidation.
Is Calcium Disodium EDTA Added As Preservative safe?
Calcium disodium EDTA is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add calcium disodium EDTA to foods to prevent spoilage by binding with metal ions that can cause oxidation. It is commonly found in dressings, sauces, canned goods, and baked items like cakes and cookies.
Health notes
Calcium disodium EDTA is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. It is poorly absorbed by the body and is excreted unchanged. Both JECFA and EFSA have evaluated it and found it safe for consumption within specified limits. Some studies have explored its potential therapeutic uses, but it is not approved for any medical conditions.
Allergen info
Calcium disodium EDTA is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
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