Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew
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E385 — Calcium disodium EDTA
Why it’s used
Calcium disodium EDTA is a sequestrant (chelating agent) that binds trace metal ions such as iron and copper, preventing them from catalyzing oxidation and off-color, off-flavor development. It is used mainly in canned/preserved seafood, legumes, and dressings to preserve color and texture.
Other names
Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate, Calcium disodium edetate, CaNa2EDTA, EDTA calcium disodium salt
Diet flags
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Regulatory status
USA — Restricted
Permitted under 21 CFR 172.120 only in specifically listed foods with defined maximum levels, e.g. up to 33 ppm in canned carbonated soft drinks, 25 ppm in distilled alcoholic and fermented malt beverages, 75 ppm in mayonnaise/dressings/margarine, 250–340 ppm in canned shrimp/crab/clams, and up to 800 ppm in canned pinto beans. Source (2026-07-23)
EU — Restricted
Authorised under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, only for a narrower set of categories — canned/bottled pulses, legumes, mushrooms and artichokes, and canned/bottled crustaceans and molluscs — with maximum permitted levels of roughly 75–250 mg/kg. Source (2026-07-23)
Regulatory status by region
The FDA authorizes calcium disodium EDTA in a broader range of food categories than the EU, including canned/carbonated soft drinks, distilled alcoholic beverages, fermented malt beverages, mayonnaise/salad dressings, and oleomargarine — none of which are authorised uses for E385 in the EU.
EU authorisation of E385 is confined to canned/bottled pulses, legumes, mushrooms, artichokes, and canned/bottled crustaceans and molluscs (roughly 75–250 mg/kg). It is not permitted in beverages, mayonnaise/dressings, or margarine in the EU, unlike the FDA's broader list of approved uses under 21 CFR 172.120.
Found in these products
2 products in our database contain E385.
Fresca Sparkling Soda Water Grapefruit Citrus
Fresca
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