Calcium Disodium EDTA To Protect Color
What is Calcium Disodium EDTA To Protect Color?
Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic compound made from four amino acids and formaldehyde. It is a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It is often used to prevent spoilage and maintain the color of foods.
Is Calcium Disodium EDTA To Protect Color vegan?
Calcium Disodium EDTA To Protect Color 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 To Protect Color a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Calcium Disodium EDTA To Protect Color used for?
Calcium disodium EDTA is used as a preservative to prevent spoilage by binding to metal ions that can cause oxidation and discoloration.
Is Calcium Disodium EDTA To Protect Color safe?
In the U.S., Calcium Disodium EDTA is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food additive.
Why it's used
Calcium disodium EDTA is used as a preservative to prevent spoilage by binding to metal ions that can cause oxidation and discoloration. It helps maintain the color and flavor of foods, especially in canned seafood, fruit juices, and beverages.
Health notes
In the U.S., Calcium Disodium EDTA is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food additive. It is not absorbed well by the body and is excreted unchanged. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated it and established an acceptable daily intake. Some studies have explored its potential therapeutic uses, but these are not related to its function as a food additive.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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