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Is Ligninase vegetarian?

Ligninase

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Ligninase, also called diarylpropane peroxidase, is an enzyme produced by fungi and bacteria that catalyzes the oxidative breakdown of lignin, used in cosmetics typically as a biotechnologically produced enzyme.

Also known as Diarylpropane Peroxidase, Lignin Peroxidase
INCI name Ligninase
CosIng ID 82870
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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