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Calcium Disodium Edta(E385)

Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Calcium Disodium Edta is a preservative — Preservative and sequestrant to prevent crystal formation and retard color loss

Also: Edetate Calcium Disodium

What it does

Preservative and sequestrant to prevent crystal formation and retard color loss

Where you'll see it

Canned/carbonated soft drinks, canned white potatoes, canned clams, crabmeat, dressings, lima beans, fermented malt beverages, mayonnaise, oleomargarine, processed dried pinto beans, sandwich spreads

What the research says

May cause intestinal upsets, muscle cramps, kidney damage, blood in urine. European Parliament 2003: building complexes with mineral salts; long-term exposure may result in depletion of metals from body (iron). On FDA priority list for mutagenic, teratogenic, subacute, reproductive effects.

Regulatory status

  • EU: approved
  • Notes: On FDA priority list for mutagenic/teratogenic study

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): long-term exposure to high doses may result in depletion of metal(s) from the body (iron)