Is cochineal still made from bugs?

Is cochineal still made from bugs? I read in a book that is is, but the book would be about 10 years old now, so I’m not sure.

Answer #1

Yes, Cochineal is a bright red colouring matter made from the dried bodies of a Mexican insect Dactylopius coccus. Billions of these insects are raised and destroyed each year for a red colouring that is used in desserts, some strawberry soya milks, clothing, etc.

Check out the wikipedia article on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochineal

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