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E1104No regulatory flagsIn 639 productsVegan: depends on source

lipase

Function: Food Additive

E1104 is the European food-additive number for lipase. A LIPASE is any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of fats -lipids-.

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 regulatory flags 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 639 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, white bread and dietary supplements.

  • Protein Powder / Shake217
  • White Bread37
  • Dietary Supplements33
  • Hard Cheese21
  • Whole Wheat Bread14
  • Pasta12
  • Baguette11
  • Rye Bread7

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 LIPASE is any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of fats -lipids-.
Which foods contain E1104?
E1104 appears in 639 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, white bread and dietary supplements. 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 regulatory flags" 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/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.

Related additives (Food Additive)

Regulatory-level classification based on EFSA re-evaluations and exposure assessments, IARC monograph groupings, the EU food additive register (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008) and mandatory warning labels, ECHA harmonised CLP classifications, FAO/WHO JECFA acceptable-daily-intake reviews, and national measures (US FDA, Health Canada, California OEHHA Proposition 65). Informational only — not medical or dietary advice. See methodology for the rubric.