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Lucky11 · 09-24-2009, 05:35 AM

I'm talking about the "all-natural" kind - it's made out of ground up, South American beetles !! The term used is "dolomite" or "calamite", or something that doesn't sound like "beetlegutsite" ! Eeww. On the plus side, it is all natural and they weren't lyin' about that part.

aelle · 09-24-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky11

I'm talking about the "all-natural" kind - it's made out of ground up, South American beetles !! The term used is "dolomite" or "calamite", or something that doesn't sound like "beetlegutsite" ! Eeww. On the plus side, it is all natural and they weren't lyin' about that part.

Yup, E120 is made of cochineals. But there are also mineral-based (like E129. Allura Red AC) or plant-based (like E162, beet based) red dyes. They have different shades and different reactions to heat, though.

Gene · 09-25-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by aelle

Yup, E120 is made of cochineals. But there are also mineral-based (like E129. Allura Red AC) or plant-based (like E162, beet based) red dyes. They have different shades and different reactions to heat, though.

I believe there is or was a red dye for food which was made from coal. I'm not sure if it is still in use.

harmonysr · 09-28-2009, 01:51 AM

Wow! That is very... surprising. And not very appetizing.

Aware · 09-28-2009, 07:07 PM

Yes, I have heard it's called carmine. It's used in some cosmetics.

sumgirsat · 10-07-2009, 07:24 AM

Hi there, Would a new one like me be welcome here?
Thanks so much in deed.
Thank you, this is good news for other visitors

09-24-2009, 05:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lucky11 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 43	Do You Know Where Red Food Dye comes from?! I'm talking about the "all-natural" kind - it's made out of ground up, South American beetles !! The term used is "dolomite" or "calamite", or something that doesn't sound like "beetlegutsite" ! Eeww. On the plus side, it is all natural and they weren't lyin' about that part.

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