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Calcium Disodium EDTA
Calcium Disodium EthylenediaminetetraacetateE385preservative
FDA Status
ApprovedA chelating agent that binds metal ions to prevent oxidation and discoloration in foods. Also used medically to treat heavy metal poisoning.
Concerns
- •may deplete essential minerals like zinc and iron through chelation
- •kidney stress at high doses in animal studies
- •poorly biodegradable environmental persistent pollutant
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
restrictedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
mayonnaisesalad dressingscanned beanssoft drinkssandwich spreads
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