Not a clean label ingredient
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid)
Also known as: Disodium EDTA, ethylenedia mine-tetra acetic acid-chelating preservative, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, EDTAEDTA 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