E1105 - Lysozyme
By the Daat team · Updated October 30, 2026
E1105, lysozyme, is an enzyme taken from egg white. It is an egg allergen.
It is used mainly in hard, aged cheeses to stop them from spoiling while they ripen. Anyone allergic to egg should watch for it in cheese, where egg is not expected.
10 products in our catalog contain E1105, or 0.1% of those with an ingredient list. Most of them are cheese.
E1105 at a glance
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Lysozyme |
| Function | Enzyme / preservative |
| Origin | Animal |
| Vegan / vegetarian | No / Yes |
Is E1105 vegan?
Not for vegans. Vegetarians generally do eat it.