That bright red comes from something else called carmine. Oh, and it's made from squashed bugs. Squashed female cochineal bugs, to be specific. They're tick-sized critters native to Mesoamerica ...

Food dyes are generally safe to eat, but some people may be sensitive to dyes such as carmine, Red 40, or Yellow 5 and develop an intolerance or allergic reaction to them. An allergic reaction to ...

Carmine Red: The Power Player If green isn't one's scene, perhaps carmine red will ignite the passion for prosperity. This ...