Is Lysozyme vegan?

Lysozyme

Not Vegan

Lysozyme is an antimicrobial enzyme (N-acetylmuramide glycanohydrolase/muramidase) naturally found in egg white, tears, and other secretions. In commercial use it is primarily extracted from hen egg white and used as a preservative in food and cosmetics.

Also known as Egg white lysozyme, Lysozyme chloride, Muramidase, N-Acetylmuramide glycanohydrolase
INCI name Lysozyme
E number E1105
CosIng ID 57475
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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