What is E385? Calcium Disodium EDTA Explained
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E385 is Calcium Disodium EDTA — a antioxidant (synthetic) used in cooking oils, snack foods.
What is E385 (Calcium Disodium EDTA)?
E385 is Calcium Disodium EDTA, a food additive classified as a antioxidant that prevent oxidation and rancidity. A antioxidant (synthetic) used in cooking oils, snack foods. You'll find it in cooking oils, snack foods, processed meats and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E385 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E385 found?
E385 (Calcium Disodium EDTA) is found in cooking oils, snack foods, processed meats, nut butters, frozen foods, cereals.
- cooking oils
- snack foods
- processed meats
- nut butters
- frozen foods
- cereals
Is E385 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E385 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Calcium Disodium EDTA to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Calcium Disodium EDTA — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E385. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide. Taking supplements? Check drug and supplement interactions.
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E385 FAQs
What is E385 in food?
E385 is Calcium Disodium EDTA — a antioxidant (synthetic) used in cooking oils, snack foods.
Is E385 safe to eat?
EFSA has reviewed E385 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Calcium Disodium EDTA to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is E385 vegan?
E385 (Calcium Disodium EDTA) is vegan. It is derived from synthetic, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E385 halal?
E385 (Calcium Disodium EDTA) is halal. It is derived from synthetic, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA