Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to bring a little scarlet, vermillion or burgundy into their foods, fabrics and ...

Discover how the cochineal insect's red dye influenced civilizations, from the Aztecs to the British redcoats.

Wilmington, Delaware, Transparency Market Research Inc., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shellac powder, a resin obtained from the secretions of the lac insect, is known for its versatility and ...

In all of the cases, shellac was the only individual mascara ingredient to which there was a positive reaction on patch testing (Table 2). Avoidance of Great Lash mascara and substitution with ...

Shellac is a natural biopolymer derived from the secretions of lac insects, which feed on the sap of specific trees. This versatile material has been used for centuries in various industries due ...

But if you are a fiber arts person, you might have worked with the dye made from this insect. And if you have eaten a product that lists carmine as an ingredient, you have tasted it. Cochineal’s ...

Some manufacturers have already abandoned Red 3, opting for natural alternatives such as beet juice, carmine (a dye derived from insects), and pigments sourced from purple sweet potato ...

Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to bring a little scarlet, vermillion or burgundy into their foods, fabrics and artwork.

Red Dye No. 3, or erythrosine, is a synthetic red food dye once popular in candies and cakes. The ... [+] FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 under the Delaney Clause, citing cancer risks observed in lab ...