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Dehydroacetic Acid
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Dehydroacetic Acid is a preservative — Preservative in cut or peeled squash; antienzyme in toothpaste
Also: DHA, Sodium Dehydroacetate
What it does
Preservative in cut or peeled squash; antienzyme in toothpaste
Where you'll see it
Cut or peeled squash, toothpaste, shampoos, cosmetics
What the research says
Kidney-blocking additive and can cause impaired kidney function. Large doses cause vomiting, imbalance, convulsions.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): it is a kidney-blocking additive and can cause impaired kidney function