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E1105

Lysozyme

Egg-derived enzyme preservative; an allergen.

LOW RISKPenalty−1 ptsFSANZPERMITTEDBanned in—
FILE · E1105
Low riskFiltr penalty−1 pts
ISSUED · 06.2026
01 / 04What it is

E1105 in plain English

Egg-derived enzyme preservative; an allergen.

02 / 04Why it's used

It buys shelf life.

To inhibit the growth of mould, yeast and bacteria, extending the shelf life of products well beyond what they would otherwise tolerate.

preservative
03 / 04Health concerns

Mild controversy, nothing pressing.

Mild controversy; generally fine at typical dietary exposure.

04 / 04Regulatory status

How the world's regulators rule

Australia · FSANZ
Permitted
Banned jurisdictions
None recorded
Filtr risk tier
Low risk
Filtr score penalty
−1 points
Category
Preservative