lipase
Function: Flavour enhancers
E1104 is the European food-additive number for lipase, a flavour enhancer — used to bring out the existing taste of a food. A LIPASE is any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of fats -lipids-.
What is E1104 used for?
lipase (E1104) is a flavour enhancer — used to bring out the existing taste of a food. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Flavour enhancers (E-numbers).
Is E1104 safe or restricted?
E1104 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E1104 vegan or vegetarian?
lipase (E1104) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used — so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E1104?
E1104 appears in 2,266 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Dietary Supplements, and Bread.
- Protein Powder / Shake805
- Dietary Supplements203
- Bread93
- White Bread88
- Cheese57
- Hard Cheese55
- Baguette47
- Pasta37
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E1104 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E1104
- What is E1104?
- E1104 is the E-number for lipase, a flavour enhancer — used to bring out the existing taste of a food. A LIPASE is any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of fats -lipids-.
- What is E1104 used for?
- lipase (E1104) is a flavour enhancer — used to bring out the existing taste of a food. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E1104?
- E1104 appears in 2,266 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Dietary Supplements, and Bread. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E1104 vegan or vegetarian?
- lipase (E1104) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used — so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E1104 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E1104 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E1104 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.