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| NATURAL
OCCURRENCES |
COLOUR
|
PIGMENT
|
EC No
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|
Cochineal
|
Red
|
Carminic Acid |
E 120
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| The water soluble pigment carminic acid (carmine) is derived from the female cochineal insect. Introduced into Europe via the Aztecs it has the advantage of being stable when exposed to heat, light and oxygen. Uses include alcoholic beverages and processed meat products. |
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