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Carmine & Cochineal – The Reason Why Some Red Dye Bugs People

By Alison / June 25, 2011 /

There’s been a renaissance in the cosmetics industry for the vibrant red tones produced by Carmine. But did you know this colourant is derived from the ground up bodies of the South American cochineal beetle? It’s a topic that particularly bugs vegans and vegetarians. Most consumers would be completely unaware that the phrases ‘cochineal extract’,…

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