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Xx:E386
Xx:E386
Also known as: E386
Low concern
Disodium EDTA is permitted as a food additive at specific maximum levels. EFSA established an ADI of 1.9 mg/kg bw/day for EDTA salts.
Found in
1 products
E-number
E386
Type
antioxidant, preservative, sequestrant, stabiliser
What it is
E386 corresponds to disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate (disodium EDTA); chelating/sequestering agent
Sequestrant; binds metal ions to prevent oxidation/rancidity and color changes
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
permitted under 21 CFR 172.135 with use-specific limits
European Union — EFSA
ADI 1.9 mg/kg bw/day (EFSA 2018 re-evaluation)
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