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submitted 2 months ago by MelonYellow@lemmy.ca to c/pics@lemmy.world

The crushed bodies of a Central and South American insect, called the Cochineal, produces a natural red dye.

They are used for textiles, food-coloring, and cosmetics. Next time you see an ingredients list that includes carmine, cochineal extract or natural red 4, it comes from these bugs.

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[-] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 2 months ago

More of a brown dye really by the time it dries.

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