miscellaneous additive

E1105 — Lysozyme Enzyme

Preservative - natural antimicrobial enzyme

Also known as: Lysozyme

Permissible

Yes — Halal

Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

Function Preservative - natural antimicrobial enzyme
Found in hard cheese (prevents late blowing - especially Grana Padano), some wines
Source egg white (hen eggs)

School of Thought Breakdown

Hanafi

Permitted

Maliki

Permitted

Shafi'i

Permitted

Hanbali

Permitted

Egg white-derived - halal (eggs are halal). Microbial version also halal.

What to do with this product

Follow these steps in order — most products resolve at step 1 or 2

1

Safe to consume

E1105 is permissible across all major schools of Islamic thought. No further verification is needed for this specific additive.

Permissible — no verification required
2

Still check the rest of the ingredients list

Other E-codes on the same label may have a different halal status. Use our database or scanner to verify each one.

Always verify the complete label

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E1105 is permissible. Focus your label check on the other E-codes in this product — some may have different statuses.

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Background & Details

About E1105

It is an enzyme found in egg white. Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What is E1105 made from?

  • egg white (hen eggs)
  • microbial (some commercial sources)

Foods that commonly contain E1105

hard cheese (prevents late blowing - especially Grana Padano) some wines

Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E1105 (Lysozyme Enzyme) halal?

E1105 (Lysozyme Enzyme) is classified as Halal. Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What is E1105 used for?

E1105 is used as a preservative - natural antimicrobial enzyme in food products.

What foods contain E1105?

E1105 (Lysozyme Enzyme) is commonly found in: hard cheese (prevents late blowing - especially Grana Padano), some wines.

What is E1105 made from?

E1105 can be derived from the following sources: egg white (hen eggs), microbial (some commercial sources).

What are the other names for E1105?

E1105 may appear on food labels as: Lysozyme.

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This information is for educational purposes only. For religious rulings, consult a qualified Islamic scholar or halal certification authority. E-code classifications may vary by source, manufacturing process, and school of thought.