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Calcium Disodium EDTA (E 385)

Last reviewed October 19, 2026

In plain words: Calcium disodium EDTA (E 385) is used in small, capped amounts to keep foods from discoloring or spoiling.

What does the science say?

Calcium disodium EDTA (E 385) is used in small, capped amounts to keep foods from discoloring or spoiling. Our review of this claim: supported.

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Sources

  1. 21 CFR 172.120 Calcium disodium EDTA (eCFR, checked 2026-10-19). Link

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