27 May 2008
Artificial coloring in foods and cosmetics is sometimes made from crushed bugs.
Cochineal and Carmine extracts are derived from crushed bugs to produce artificial coloring dyes in various foods, beverages, and cosmetics.
* SOURCE:
"Insect Dye Has Consumers Seeing Red" The Denver Post – 16 May 1997 (p.A2)
* LEARN MORE:
Animal Ingredient List A –Z - Book Review
Color Additives and Cosmetics - FDA Website
Cochineal and Carmine - FDA Website
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