E385 - EDTA

E385 EDTA (ETHYLENE CALCIUM ETYLTETRACETATE)

Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetracetate is a synthetic antioxidant and sequestering compound, which has the function of coating metal molecules to block their reactivity.

EDTA is a compound widely used in the food industry and above all it can be added industrially to condiments, mayonnaise, vegetables, legumes, canned or jarred crustaceans, frozen crustaceans, reduced-fat margarines, etc.

It is also used in certain powder detergents, as a solvent for caseins and albumins, and in medicine to treat heavy metal poisoning.

Risks: mineral malabsorption, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal and muscular cramps, blood clotting disorders and blood in the urine.

Let's say that at the moment many studies have not yet been done on the toxicity of EDTA and that in this regard there are conflicting theses. The frequent consumption of foods containing this additive is not recommended.

ADI DOSE: 2.5 mg per kg of body weight.