Cochineal is a brilliant red dye extracted from the crushed bodies of parasitic insects which prey on cacti in the warmer parts of the Americas.
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Con la entrada en vigor de la medida en 2027, los fabricantes deberán sustituir ingredientes sintéticos por opciones naturales para cumplir con las nuevas regulaciones
Truly vibrant red was elusive for many years: until a mysterious dye was discovered in Mexico. Devon Van Houten Maldonado reveals how a crushed bug became a sign of wealth and status.
As pressure mounts on US manufacturers to replace synthetic food colour Red Dye No. 3, we look at some of the functional alternatives, from red carmine to microalgae, beetroot to purple carrots.
