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E-number E385 · Antioxidants & acids
Calcium disodium EDTA
Halal
- Typical source
- Synthetic
- Plain-language explanation
- E385, or Calcium disodium EDTA, is a synthetic substance used to preserve food color, flavor, and texture by binding with metal ions. It is produced through a chemical process and does not contain any animal-derived ingredients. Because it is synthetically made, major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS generally consider it halal.