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Tetrasodium Edta(E386)

Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Tetrasodium Edta is a preservative — Sequestering and chelating additive

Also: Sodium Edetate

What it does

Sequestering and chelating additive

Where you'll see it

foods

What the research says

Can deplete the body of calcium if taken internally

Regulatory status

  • EU: approved
  • Notes: Can deplete body of calcium

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): can deplete the body of calcium if taken internally