Ingredient

Calcium Disodium EDTA Added

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add calcium disodium EDTA to foods to prevent spoilage by chelating metal ions, …

What it is

Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic compound. It is made by reacting ethylenediamine with sodium chloroacetate and then with calcium chloride. It is used as a food additive.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add calcium disodium EDTA to foods to prevent spoilage by chelating metal ions, which can cause oxidation and color changes. It helps maintain the product's appearance and flavor over time. It is often found in baked goods, dressings, sauces, and canned goods.

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. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated it. Some studies have explored its potential therapeutic uses, but it is not approved for medical treatment.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Calcium Disodium EDTA Added

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DRE'S Dre's Southern Style Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 280kcal 3.7Protein 18.3Fat 25.6Carbs THE ORIGINAL YAHOO! BAKING CO Brunch Banana Walnut Bread Breads & Buns 358kcal 5.7Protein 15.1Fat 49.1Carbs Oscar Mayer Foods Corp. Cinnamon Rolls, Raisins, Frosting Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 337kcal 4.5Protein 10.1Fat 58.4Carbs Shortbread Cookies, Strawberry BISCOMERICO CORP., Shortbread Cookies, Strawberry Cookies & Biscuits 421kcal 5.3Protein 19.3Fat 56.1Carbs Butter Beans Weis Markets, Inc. Butter Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 77kcal 5.4Protein 0Fat 13.8Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Pinto Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 92kcal 4.6Protein 0.8Fat 16.9Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Green Lima Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 88kcal 4.8Protein 0Fat 15.2Carbs Cream Of Potato Condensed Soup, Cream Of Potato Topco Associates, Inc. Cream Of Potato Condensed Soup, Cream Of Potato Canned Condensed Soup High in sodium — 39% DV per serving 80kcal 1.6Protein 3.2Fat 12.8Carbs Glazed Cinnamon Mini Rolls, Glazed Cinnamon Kingston Marketing Co Glazed Cinnamon Mini Rolls, Glazed Cinnamon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 342kcal 5.3Protein 13.2Fat 50Carbs Tops Markets, LLC Butter Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 69kcal 4.6Protein 0Fat 12.3Carbs RDK Corp. Kringle, Cherry-Cheese Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 308kcal 3.9Protein 15.4Fat 38.5Carbs RDK Corp. Danish, Bavarian Creme Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 288kcal 3.9Protein 13.5Fat 40.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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