Not a clean label ingredient

EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid)

Also known as: Disodium EDTA, ethylenedia mine-tetra acetic acid-chelating preservative, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, EDTA

EDTA is an acid which is used as a preservative and “chelating agent” (binds metals left in food from processing). When used in soft drinks containing ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate, EDTA mitigates formation of benzene.

Note: EDTA also promotes color retention.

Sources

Panera
Whole Foods
Kroger
Trader Joe's
Aldi (SimplyNature)
H-E-B Select Ingredients

Industry

Dressing

Ingredient Type

Preservative