Egg-Free Ingredients — Which E-Numbers Come From Eggs?
Two E-numbers can involve eggs: lysozyme (E1105), which is always egg-derived, and lecithin (E322), which occasionally is.
Egg is a declared allergen — if egg is the source, the label must say so.
Additives that can involve egg
| E-Number | Name | Safety | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1105 | Lysozyme | Safe | Full details |
| E322 | Lecithins | Safe | Full details |
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Managing egg-free ingredients
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA. General information only — not medical or dietary advice.