Calcium Disodium EDTA And Sodium Metabisulfite
What is Calcium Disodium EDTA And Sodium Metabisulfite?
Calcium Disodium EDTA is a synthetic compound used as a preservative. It is made from chemicals including ethylenediamine, formaldehyde, and sodium cyanide. Sodium Metabisulfite is a synthetic salt used as a preservative and antioxidant.
Is Calcium Disodium EDTA And Sodium Metabisulfite vegan?
Calcium Disodium EDTA And Sodium Metabisulfite 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 And Sodium Metabisulfite a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Calcium Disodium EDTA And Sodium Metabisulfite used for?
These ingredients are often used together to prevent spoilage and maintain the color and flavor of foods, especially canned vegetables like beans.
Is Calcium Disodium EDTA And Sodium Metabisulfite safe?
Calcium Disodium EDTA is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
These ingredients are often used together to prevent spoilage and maintain the color and flavor of foods, especially canned vegetables like beans. They help prevent discoloration caused by metal ions and inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
Health notes
Calcium Disodium EDTA is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. Sodium Metabisulfite is also GRAS for use as an antioxidant and preservative. Both have been evaluated by JECFA and EFSA, with no specific numerical limits set for Calcium Disodium EDTA and acceptable daily intakes established for sulfites. Some individuals may experience sensitivity to sulfites, leading to reactions like asthma symptoms.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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