United States
Data
Additive

E920 — L-cysteine · page 3

E920 (l-cysteine) appears in the ingredient lists of 663 products sold in the United States.

663products with a complete record
8%rated A or B on Nutri-Score
2.7 gsugars per 100 g (median)
1.3 gsalt per 100 g (median)

Nutri-Score

How rated products spread
A 4%B 4%C 35%D 52%E 5%

583 rated products

Median values

Per 100 g, across all 663 products
Calories252 kcal
Sugars2.7 g
Saturated fat3.1 g
Salt1.3 g

Categories

Most represented

Status in the United States (FDA)

Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 172.320, 184.1271.

Technical effects listed by the FDA: dough strengthener, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, flour treating agent, nutrient supplement

The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 52-90-4 via Wikidata (CC0)

Products

663 products, most viewed first · page 3 of 14.

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Mission Kids Disney 6 Strawberry Flavoured Wraps 186G1 scan
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Mission Deli Wholemeal Wraps 8 Pack1 scan
Tasty Bites - Ham and Cheese, Findus
Tasty Bites - Ham and CheeseFindus · 250 g1 scan
Rising Crust Pizza, Kroger
Rising Crust PizzaKroger
Deep DISH pizza, Kroger
Deep DISH pizzaKroger · 11.2 ozD
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Ham & cheese, stuffed sandwichD
Garlic Cheese Texas Toast, Kroger
Garlic Cheese Texas ToastKroger · 13 oz
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Jumbo bagelsC
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Ultimate meat pizzaD
S
Specialty pizzaD
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Wheat demi parisianMarket BasketA
F
French toast sticks
A
America's Tastiest Flour TortillasMex AmericaD
W
Wheat TortillaMexamerica · 43 gA
C
Chicken soft tacosD
C
CrescentsPillsbury
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Sweet Maple Flavor Stuffed Waffle, Sweet MaplePillsburyE
F
French Bread PizzaCeleste · 139 gB
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French Bread PizzaCeleste · 141 gB
Rising crust five cheese pizza, Signature Select
Rising crust five cheese pizzaSignature SelectD
Rising Crust Spinach & Mushroom Pizza, Signature
Rising Crust Spinach & Mushroom PizzaSignatureC
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Rising crust rich traditional tomato sauce topped with mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and spicy italian sausage pizzaD
Thin & Crispy Sausage Pizza, Signature Select
Thin & Crispy Sausage PizzaSignature Select · 2.15 ozD
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Cranberry walnut saladSignatureD
Hawaiian Style Pizza, Signature Select
Hawaiian Style PizzaSignature Select · 851 gC
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Healthy life, english muffins, lightHealthy LifeA
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Tex-max style tortillasC
B
Bacon topped turkey with garlic sauceC
T
Thin Crust Pepperoni PizzaSmart Ones · 124 gB
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Meatball calzoneD
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Pepperoni stromboli
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Italian-style meat trio panini grilled sandwich stuffed with ham, pepperoni, salami and provolone, sprinkled with grated parmesan, grated romano, parsley and oreganoE
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Pepperoni calzone
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Steak & cheese calzoneD
B
BagelsHarlan Bakeries Llc · 69 gC
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Original Bagels With Cream CheeseHarlan Bakeries Llc · 69 gC
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Italian breadC
S
Stuffed Pretzels Bread Sandwiches, PizzaGiant EagleD
S
Stuffed pretzel bread sandwichesD
C
Classic italian style premium sandwichesD
O
Ovengold roasted turkey breastD
B
BANQUET Pepperoni Stuffed Breadstick, 4.66 OZ
B
BANQUET Small Pepperoni Pizza, 5.75 OZC
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Paramount, Whole Wheat Pita BreadParamount Baking Co. Inc.B
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Paramount, Whole Wheat Lavash BreadParamount Baking Co. Inc.B
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Ultra Thin Pizza CrustMama Mary's · 43 gB
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Mama mary's, flatbread pizza crustMama Mary'sC
D
Deluxe bake & rise crust pizzaC

Source: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, October 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).