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Is Catalase vegetarian?

Catalase

An enzyme that catalyses the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. It can be derived from cattle liver or produced via microbial fermentation using fungi such as Aspergillus niger, and is used in food processing and cosmetic applications.

Also known as Hydrogen peroxide oxidoreductase
INCI name Catalase
CAS number 9001-05-2
EC number 232-577-1
CosIng ID 84487
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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