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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 compound used to preserve food color, flavor, and texture by binding with metal ions. It is produced through chemical synthesis and is not derived from any animal or plant sources. Major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS generally consider it halal because its production does not involve any haram (forbidden) materials.