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Tetrasodium Edta

Low concern

EDTA salts (calcium disodium and disodium EDTA) are FDA-approved at specific use levels. Tetrasodium EDTA is more common in cosmetic/cleaning applications; calcium and disodium forms predominate in food.

Found in
217 products

What it is

Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate, a chelating agent that binds metal ions.

Sequestrant; prevents discoloration, oxidation, and metal-catalyzed off-flavors.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Disodium EDTA may be safely used as a sequestrant in food in accordance with the following conditions..."

"An acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 2.5 mg/kg bw per day for calcium disodium EDTA is established."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Calcium disodium EDTA (21 CFR 172.120) and disodium EDTA (21 CFR 172.135) approved with use limits

European Union — EFSA

E385 calcium disodium EDTA approved with ADI 2.5 mg/kg bw/day

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