Calcium Disodium
What is Calcium Disodium?
Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic compound. It is made by reacting ethylenediamine with sodium chloroacetate and sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent, meaning it can bind to metal ions.
Is Calcium Disodium vegan?
Calcium Disodium is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Calcium Disodium gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Calcium Disodium a major allergen?
Calcium disodium EDTA is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Calcium Disodium used for?
Manufacturers add calcium disodium EDTA to foods to prevent spoilage by binding to metal ions that can cause oxidation and discoloration.
Is Calcium Disodium safe?
Calcium disodium EDTA is approved by the FDA as a food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add calcium disodium EDTA to foods to prevent spoilage by binding to metal ions that can cause oxidation and discoloration. It helps maintain the color, flavor, and texture of foods. It is often found in salad dressings, mayonnaise, canned goods, and some beverages.
Health notes
Calcium disodium EDTA is approved by the FDA as a food additive. It is also Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for specific uses. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. Studies on animals suggest that very high doses may affect mineral absorption, but this is not considered a concern at typical human intake levels from food.
Allergen info
Calcium disodium EDTA is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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