Question

Describe the process with a cochineal bug that produces the pink colouring we see in food?

Answer 1

Answer:

Carminic acid is extracted from the female cochineal insects and is treated to produce carmine, which can yield shades of red such as crimson and scarlet. The body of the insect is 19–22% carminic acid. The insects are processed by immersion in hot water or exposure to sunlight, steam, or the heat of an oven.

Answer 2

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