Across civilizations, the color red has always had great significance ... And if you have ever eaten a food product that lists carmine or cochineal extract, you have actually had a taste of ...

Cochineal extract has few restrictions ... And to some food manufacturers, an organic, reliable, and beautiful source of color is a no-brainer. The obstacle tends to be psychological—but ...

Just look for carmine or cochineal extract on the label to see for yourself ... but they're there for flavor and texture, not color. That bright red comes from something else called carmine.

Yes, there are in fact strawberries in there, but they're there for flavor and texture, not color. That bright ... Just look for carmine or cochineal extract on the label to see for yourself.