Dactylopius coccus costa|Carmine|Insect for food coloring

Know what's on your food|Dactylopius coccus costa Photo

Do you know what's coloring your strawberry yogurt red? I'll bet it is Dactylopius coccus costa.

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ugh.Dactylopius coccus costa

Or Carmine. Or simply insect. Yes. Dactylopius coccus costa is a bug that feeds on red berries which accumulates in its belly. The red berries give the Carmine the reddish color. So, a food manufacturer will have to simply grind these dried Dactylopius coccus costa, turn it into a fine, red powder, and sprinkle it over your supposed to be red, pink, or purple food products! Oh, I love processed foods!


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