• Carmine is a red or purple substance commonly used in food by crushed cochineal beetles. [10] It is common in foods such as juice, candy and yogurt. [11] [12] The presence of carmine in these products has caused controversy. [13] [14] One of the main sources of controversy was the use of carmine in Starbucks frappucinnos. [15] [16] Carmine is an allergy according to the FDA. [17] Approximately 70,000 female insects are needed to produce one kilogram of dye. [18] • L-cysteine from human hair and pig hair (used in the manufacture of biscuits and bread) • Rennet (commonly used in cheese making) • Shellac • Rennet (commonly used in cheese making) • Swiftletuya (made of saliva)
• Carmine is a red or purple substance commonly used in food by crushed cochineal beetles. [10] It is common in foods such as juice, candy and yogurt. [11] [12] The presence of carmine in these products has caused controversy. [13] [14] One of the main sources of controversy was the use of carmine in Starbucks frappucinnos. [15] [16] Carmine is an allergy according to the FDA. [17] Approximately 70,000 female insects are needed to produce one kilogram of dye. [18] • L-cysteine from human hair and pig hair (used in the manufacture of biscuits and bread) • Rennet (commonly used in cheese making) • Shellac • Rennet (commonly used in cheese making) • Swiftletuya (made of saliva)
