An curved arrow pointing right. Cochineals are tiny bugs that live on prickly pear cactuses. The acid in their guts makes a red dye used in textiles, cosmetics, and foods like M&Ms and Yoplait yogurt.

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: No one likes finding bugs in their food when they're not expecting it. But I hate to break it to you, you're actually eating them all the time.

Conduct your own RAMP assessment prior to presenting the activity. Place the vinegar in one of the vinegar cups; set an empty vinegar cup next to it. Mix baking soda and 1 tsp water in one of the ...