What is cochineal/carmine?

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What is cochineal/carmine?

2007-02-21 03:40:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan

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Beetles....GROSS!

2007-02-21 04:56:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Cochineal is a bright red colouring matter made from the dried bodies of a Mexican insect Dactylopius coccus. Billions of these insects are raised and destroyed each year for a red colouring that is used in desserts, some strawberry soya milks, clothing, etc.

2007-02-21 11:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

cochineal is used as a food dye and is made from a type of beetle

2007-02-21 12:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by I love Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A red pigment or food dye, derived from beetles.

http://www.inchem.org/documents/jecfa/jecmono/v16je09.htm

2007-02-21 11:43:36 · answer #4 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋