2006-11-15 09:15:11 · 16 answers · asked by Johneedstwonose 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
It's red dye
cochineal extract
Few people know that the food coloring listed as cochineal extract comes from female beetles. Food activists want to spread the word.
When you dig into a strawberry Yoplait yogurt, take a moment to contemplate where the beautiful pink color comes from. Strawberries? Think again. It comes from crushed bugs. Specifically, from the female cochineal beetles and their eggs. And it's not just yogurt. The bugs are also used to give red coloring to Hershey Good & Plenty candies, Tropicana grapefruit juice, and other common foods.
2006-11-15 09:24:40 · answer #1 · answered by TheLastPrincess 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cochineal
2006-11-15 09:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by Goggie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cochineal
2006-11-15 09:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cochineal...and I guarantee - once you've checked out the link and seen the pictures - you'll NEVER use it!
I use beetroot powder for red colouring; all natural and NOT crushed beetles!! (and good for vegetarians too)
2006-11-15 11:06:25 · answer #4 · answered by franja 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is pink colouring and although I am not sure of the spelling it is Cochineal.
2006-11-15 09:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cochineal Extract....hope this helps
2006-11-15 09:17:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but I can't spell it!!! Cochineal??? something like that maybe??
2006-11-15 09:17:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red dye #40 is made from crushed little bugs.
2006-11-15 10:02:58 · answer #8 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cochineal - it's red.
2006-11-15 09:16:51 · answer #9 · answered by Jill 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is cochineal
2006-11-15 09:44:47 · answer #10 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋