E1105 — Lysozyme

No concern

E1105 (Lysozyme) raises no animal-source question. An enzyme that stops late fermentation in cheese and wine.

Why it raises no question

It is taken from egg white, which is permissible. Worth knowing all the same: it means egg is in the product, which matters for an egg allergy or a vegan diet.

Where you meet it

Hard cheese, wine-style drinks.

What to do in the shop

Nothing special to do for E1105 itself. Read the rest of the list: a product is only as clear as its least clear ingredient.

A status here describes the additive in general — a specific product can be different. The same number can be made from plant or animal material depending on the manufacturer, and the label does not say which.

Questions people ask

Is E1105 halal?

E1105 (Lysozyme) raises no animal-source question, so on its own it is not a problem. The rest of the ingredient list still decides the product.

What is E1105 made from?

It is taken from egg white, which is permissible. Worth knowing all the same: it means egg is in the product, which matters for an egg allergy or a vegan diet.

Related additives

E967 — Xylitol · No concern
E965 — Maltitol · No concern
E960 — Steviol glycosides · No concern

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Check a product, not just a number

An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.

This is information, not a fatwa. These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date. For anything that matters, confirm with the manufacturer and with a qualified authority.