Calcium Disodium Salt Of EDTA
What is Calcium Disodium Salt Of EDTA?
Calcium disodium salt of EDTA is a synthetic compound. It is the calcium salt of EDTA, which is a chelating agent. Chelating agents bind to metal ions, preventing them from reacting with other substances.
Is Calcium Disodium Salt Of EDTA vegan?
Calcium Disodium Salt Of EDTA is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Calcium Disodium Salt Of EDTA a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Calcium Disodium Salt Of EDTA used for?
Manufacturers use calcium disodium EDTA as a preservative and to protect flavor and color in foods.
Is Calcium Disodium Salt Of EDTA safe?
In the United States, calcium disodium EDTA is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use calcium disodium EDTA as a preservative and to protect flavor and color in foods. It helps prevent spoilage by binding to trace metals that can cause oxidation. It is often found in dressings, sauces, canned goods, and beverages.
Health notes
In the United States, calcium disodium EDTA is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. It is not absorbed well by the body and is mostly excreted. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated it and established an acceptable daily intake. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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