From Cacti to Crisis: The Remarkable Saga of Red Dye Made from Bugs
Alright, let’s dive into something you probably didn’t see coming: red dye made from bugs! Yes, you heard that right. For centuries, people have been using cochineal bugs, tiny critters that chill on prickly pear cactuses, to create this stunning red dye known as carmine. Now, before you go “ew, bugs in my food?”, hear … Read more
