Ingredient · E386

Disodium EDTA Added

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Disodium EDTA is used as a preservative and to protect food from spoilage. It …

What it is

Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chemical compound. It is made from chemicals including ethylenediamine, formaldehyde, and sodium cyanide. It is used as a food additive to help preserve food.

Why it's used

Disodium EDTA is used as a preservative and to protect food from spoilage. It helps prevent the loss of color, flavor, and texture in foods. It is commonly found in canned and bottled beans, cakes, cupcakes, and snack cakes.

Health notes

Disodium EDTA is approved by the FDA for use in food. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used as intended. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. At typical consumption levels, it is not expected to cause harm. Some studies have explored its potential health effects, but more research is needed to fully understand them.

Allergen info

Disodium EDTA is not a major allergen. It is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing Disodium EDTA Added

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Blackeye Peas DAKOTA'S PRIDE Blackeye Peas Canned & Bottled Beans 69kcal 4.6Protein 0Fat 12.3Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Navy Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 69kcal 5.4Protein 0.8Fat 12.3Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Navy Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 5.4Protein —Fat 15.4Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Garbanzo Beans Chick Peas Canned & Bottled Beans 92kcal 4.6Protein 1.5Fat 15.4Carbs Wakefern Food Corporation Shoprite, Kidney Beans, Light Red, Light Red Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 6.9Protein 0Fat 13.8Carbs Gracekennedy Foods (USA) LLC La Fe, Garbanzos Chick Peas Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 5.4Protein 0.8Fat 15.4Carbs Gracekennedy Foods (USA) LLC La Fe, Chick Peas Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 5.4Protein 0.8Fat 15.4Carbs Gracekennedy Foods (USA) LLC La Fe, Red Kidney Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 4.6Protein 0Fat 13.8Carbs Gracekennedy Foods (USA) LLC La Fe, Blackeye Peas Canned & Bottled Beans 69kcal 4.6Protein 0Fat 13.1Carbs Pastore's Inc. Garbanzos Chick Peas Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 5.4Protein 0.8Fat 15.4Carbs Pastore's Inc. Red Kidney Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 5.4Protein 0Fat 14.6Carbs Dark Red Kidney Beans Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Dark Red Kidney Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 77kcal 5.4Protein 0.4Fat 16.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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