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Is cochineal still made from bugs?

the beatles Asked by iamcool about 1 year ago, 1 answer.

Is cochineal still made from bugs? I read in a book that is is, but the book would be about 10 years old now, so I'm not sure.

Satan's Little Helper (threadless design) Answered by mysterywolf on Oct 30, 2008, 04:43AM
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Yes, 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.

Check out the wikipedia article on it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochineal

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