Calcium disodium EDTA may help preserve the shelf life of food by scavenging oxidizing agents. It can serve as an antioxidant, a sequestrant or a preservative to keep foods fresh or promote flavor retention.
Calcium Disodium EDTA
Found In
- Beverages
- Canned foods
- Salad dressings
- Sauces
Also Known As
- Calcium Disodium Edathamil
- Calcium Disodium Ethylene Diamine Tetra-Acetate
- E385
The Beverage Bottom Line
Calcium disodium EDTA is authorized for use in the U.S. and Canada. Calcium disodium EDTA has not yet been evaluated for use in beverages in Europe.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA)
Safe for intended uses. (FDA Approved, GRAS FDA-Notified)
In 2015, FDA had no objections for intended beverage uses of calcium disodium EDTA.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Safe for intended uses. The European Commission has authorized Calcium Disodium EDTA for use in non-beverage applications.
Safety evaluation to be updated.
This page was last updated on 6/30/2025.