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The female cochineal's produce a red liquid, which is used in lipstick, red-colored drinks and other red products.

I bet you first heard of the cochineal in the Sunday comics didn't you? ;)

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Has cochineal got blood in it?

Cochineal is a natural red dye made from crushed female cochineal insects. These insects do not contain blood as we typically think of it, but they do contain a pigment called carminic acid which produces a vibrant red color when extracted.


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Is cochineal in iced gems?

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How can you make Cochineal?

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How is cochineal made?

Cochineal is E120 - Red Food Colouring and is made of crushed Cochineal insects.


What is cochineal used for?

Cochineal is E120 - Red Food Colouring and is made of crushed Cochineal insects.


Are M and m's shell's made from cochineal beetle?

M&M's don't contain cochineal, or any other bug product, at least in the US. They're kosher, and kosher food can't have bugs or bug bits in them. They only became kosher about 12-13 years ago, and may have had cochineal in them before that.


How do you make cochineal dye?

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What does cochineal come from?

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What is carmine or cochineal extract made of?

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What is cochineal what is it used for and where would you obtain it from?

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When was Polish cochineal created?

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