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l-cysteine (sometimes shown as e920 on food labels) is a food additive often derived from duck feathers or human hair. it is used as a dough conditioner and strengthener, meaning the dough can be stretched out to make a pizza crust, for example. l-cysteine can also help extend the shelf life of commercial breads.

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