E920: L-cysteine

What it does

Makes dough easier to work (bread, pizza bases, biscuits).

What it is made from

Made from poultry feathers, hair or synthetically.

Allergies and diets

• Animal-derived? Can come from animals (not always vegetarian or vegan).
• Not pescetarian? Can come from meat or slaughter by-products (not pescetarian).
• Not vegetarian? Can come from meat, fish or slaughter by-products (not vegetarian).
• Not vegan? Can come from animals, milk, egg or honey (not vegan).

Not suitable for some vegetarian, vegan, kosher or halal diets, depending on the source.

General information, not medical advice. Sources differ between manufacturers: check the label or ask the maker.

Flour treatment agents

• E921 L-cystine
• E927b Carbamide

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