- Carmine - Wikipedia
Carmine ( ˈkɑːrmən, ˈkɑːrmaɪn ) – also called cochineal (when it is extracted from the cochineal insect), cochineal extract, crimson lake, or carmine lake – is a pigment of a bright- red color obtained from the aluminium complex derived from carminic acid [2] Specific code names for the pigment include natural red 4, C I 75470, or E120 Carmine is also a general term for a
- Carmine: Is This Red Food Dye Made from Bugs Safe? - Dr. Axe
Carmine, a natural red food dye, is made from cochineal, an insect that's found in Peru and the Canary Islands So is this food coloring safe to consume?
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