Preservatives

Is edta clean?

Mostly. Only our Strict profile flags edta, under preservatives (evidence: preference). A synthetic sequestrant used to keep color and flavor; permitted with limits.

Preservatives Preference

Penalty 5 of 100 · Strict profile only

A synthetic sequestrant used to keep color and flavor; permitted with limits.

Source: 21 CFR 172.120: calcium disodium EDTA permitted as a sequestrant with per-food limits

Also on labels as

calcium disodium edta, disodium edta, calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate, e385

Low-FODMAP status

Coming soon: whether it is low-FODMAP and at what serving.

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BHT
TBHQ
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From Gutlog's clean ingredient rubric, version 2026.11.0. Ask your assistant "is this clean?" with a photo of the label and Gutlog checks every ingredient. General information, not medical advice.