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Enzymes: halal status of each one
Enzymes speed up processes such as cheese making and baking. Many are microbial, but some proteases and lipases come from animals.
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All enzymes
| Number | Name | Used as | Halal status | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
E1100 | Amylases | Enzyme | Usually halal | Usually microbial or plant. |
E1101 | Proteases | Enzyme | Check the source | Can be plant (papain, bromelain), microbial or animal (pepsin). |
E1102 | Glucose oxidase | Enzyme | Usually halal | Microbial. |
E1104 | Lipases | Enzyme | Check the source | Can be microbial or from animal pancreas. |
E1105 | Lysozyme | Enzyme | Usually halal | From egg white. |