Cochineal is a natural carmine (red) dye that is derived from insects. It's been used as a dye and additive for more than 400 years. It's considered safer than artificial dyes like red dye#2. It's not quite the same or as concerning as adding cockroaches.
Interesting.
It's considered safer than artificial dyes like red dye#2.
That doesn't mean it's safe though.
It's not quite the same or as concerning as adding cockroaches.
Disagree.
This has been happening for a long time. Im pretty sure that the red in red velvet cake is made using this extract.
I have to agree with you, but if you're consuming processed food items, "natural coloring" is probably better for you than something that's made at a chemical plant in New Jersey.
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