01 / 04What it is
E385 in plain English
Calcium disodium EDTA binds trace metals to protect colour and flavour. It is permitted within limits, but because it can bind minerals its intake is capped.
Metal-binding stabiliser; intake limited.
02 / 04Why it's used
It's a sequestrant.
To bind trace metals that would otherwise spoil colour and flavour over time.
sequestrant
03 / 04Health concerns
Mixed evidence — worth knowing.
Mixed evidence — some regulators restrict, others permit.
04 / 04Regulatory status
How the world's regulators rule
- Australia · FSANZ
- Permitted
- Banned jurisdictions
- None recorded
- Filtr risk tier
- Moderate
- Filtr score penalty
- −3 points
- Category
- Sequestrant
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