Disodium EDTA
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-8 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Synthetic metal chelator preventing oxidation; can bind and deplete essential dietary calcium and zinc.
Official Category: Antioxidant (산화방지제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted
Max 75 ppm in salad dressings
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Approved metal chelating agent
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Monitored for essential mineral depletion
Commonly Found Foods
Commercial mayonnaiseranch dressingscanned legumes
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Citric acid✓ Phytic acid
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