E920: L-cysteine
Food additive · Flour treatment agent
What it does
- Flour treatment agent: Improves the baking quality of flour or dough.
Good to know
Can come from plant or animal sources; labels rarely say which. Ask the manufacturer if this matters to you.
Other names on labels
L-cysteine, Cysteine, L-cysteine Hydrochloride, L-cisteína, L-cystein
Check labels for additives and allergens
IngrediLens reads the ingredient list on a food or cosmetic label and points out what matches your allergens and diet. Everything stays on your iPhone.
Get IngrediLens on the App StoreInformation only, not medical advice. Always read the physical label. Source: EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 Annex II.