From Wikipedia, "Carmine is used in the manufacture of artificial flowers, paints, rouge, cosmetics, food additives, and crimson ink."
It also consists of mostly scale bugs, such as the cochineal bug. They are first smashed, or squished, then they are dried, and then are boiled. The reason for boiling it, is because it produces a red color, and is used in food, such as red Gatorade.
Some yogurts have carmine in them to color the yogurt,
Carmine is used as a food dye in many different products. For example: juices, ice cream, yogurt, candy, and as a dye in different cosmetic products such as lipsticks and eyeshadows.
Many yogurt brands offer products that do not contain carmine dye, particularly those that focus on natural ingredients and avoid artificial colorings. Look for yogurts labeled as "natural" or "organic," as these typically do not include carmine, which is derived from cochineal insects. Brands like Chobani, Oikos, and Stonyfield often provide options without this dye. Always check the ingredient list to confirm the absence of carmine in specific products.
Carmine Foresta's birth name is Carmine Michael Foresta.
Carmine Stumpo has written: 'Prophylactic use of cetirizine (reactine) for trimethiprim/sulfamethoxazole hypersensitivity reactions in AIDS patients'
Do you keep kosher? If you do, don't use it. Carmine is safe, but because it's ground-up insect shells it violates Jewish dietary law.
Carmine is a shade of red.
Carmine Guida's birth name is Carmine T. Guida.
Carmine Infantino's birth name is Carmine Michael Infantino.
Carmine Persico's birth name is Carmine John Persico Jr..
No, Red 40 (also known as Allura Red AC) does not contain carmine dye. Red 40 is a synthetic dye made from petroleum, while carmine is a natural dye derived from cochineal insects. They are distinct substances, and Red 40 is often used as a food coloring in processed foods, whereas carmine is used in a variety of applications, including cosmetics and some food products.
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