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Researchers Discover Red Cloth Dyed With Insects From a Cave, Shed Light on Advanced Intellect of Ancient Civilization
The fabric was dyed bright red with pigment made ... along with royal blue and purple. Red dyes were made from various sources which also included plants and animals and some of the most luxurious ...
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The Oldest Known Piece Of Fabric Made With Insect Dye Was Found In A Judaean Desert Cave, Dating Back About 4,000 Years Ago
They determined that the fabric's red dye was made from the dried bodies of a species of parasitic scale insect, Kermes vermilio. The insect is known to burrow into oak trees and feast on their sap.
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Scientist’s Study Led FDA to Ban Red No. 3 Food Dye. Yet He Says It Is Safe
Joseph Borzelleca published a study on the food coloring Red No. 3. The FDA cited his work when banning the additive in ...