Discover how the cochineal insect's red dye influenced civilizations, from the Aztecs to the British redcoats.

In response to this regulatory change, carmine (E120), a natural colorant derived from cochineal, emerges as the safest and ...

T he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, more than three decades after the agency prohibited it from being used in ...

While the process to create Carmine has been simplified and automated, it still remains a staple in the cosmetic industry due to its bright red color that is hard to replicate effectively ...