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Lysozyme family
Lysozyme Hydrochloride
A natural antimicrobial enzyme from hen egg white, used to protect cheese, wine and beer from spoilage and in feed, oral-care and pharmaceutical products.
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- CAS
- 12650-88-3
- Enzyme Commission no.
- EC 3.2.1.17
- Source
- Hen egg white
- Process
- Solvent-free
Overview
Lysozyme is a small enzyme of 129 amino acids. It breaks down peptidoglycan, the main component of the cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria, which makes it a natural tool against spoilage organisms in food and fermented beverages.
We have extracted lysozyme from hen egg white since the 1950s, with patented processes that use no solvents. Once extracted, food-grade lysozyme hydrochloride is an odourless, microcrystalline white powder. The remaining egg white goes on to food production.
Free-range sources are available on request.
Health-related statements on the current page (immune and antiviral effects) are left out until regulatory review.
Key facts
| Appearance | White microcrystalline powder |
|---|---|
| Source | Hen egg white |
| Grades | Food, feed, pharmaceutical (API) |
| Certification | Kosher, Halal |
Specifications
Typical values for the food grade. The certificate of analysis for your batch ships with every order.
| Parameter | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | [value] | [method] |
| Microbiological activity | [value] FIP units/mg | [method] |
| Loss on drying | [value] | [method] |
| Storage | [conditions] | |
| Shelf life | [months] |
Formats and packaging
The units you can order are tied to each format in the CMS, and the enquiry forms only offer those.
| Format | Order units | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | g, kg | [pack sizes] |
| Granulated | kg | [pack sizes] |
| Liquid | l | [pack sizes] |
Applications
Wine and beer
Controls lactic acid bacteria, so winemakers can reduce sulphites and brewers can protect unpasteurised beer.
Food and beverageAnimal feed
Feed additives for poultry, swine and aquaculture in antibiotic-free production.
Animal health and feedPharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical-grade lysozyme produced under GMP.
Pharma and APIOral and skin care
Used in oral-care products, skin care and eye drops.
Personal care and devicesFood packaging research
Studied as an active component of antimicrobial packaging films.
Food and beverageQuality and regulatory
- EFSA concluded in 2023 that the food enzyme lysozyme from hen's eggs, produced by bioseutica® B.V., does not give rise to safety concerns
- Affirmed as GRAS in the US Federal Register since 1998
- Kosher and Halal certified
- GMP certificates for EU lysozyme plants
Regulations vary by country. Always check local legislation on the use of this product and its claims.
Need a supplier questionnaire or a regulatory statement?
Our quality team sends certificates, allergen and GMO statements and completed questionnaires.
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