Carmine is the name of the color pigment obtained from insects living on a genus of cactus. This insect is native to tropical South and Central America and produces the pigment as a deterrent to other insects. The pigment can be obtained from the body and eggs of the insect. It is still used as an organic ant repellent. Carmine is the name of the pigment, the true color is carminic acid.
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The name given to carmine in the food industry is E120 and this additive is a very strong naturally derived colorant. With E120, the food is given a pink to purple hue. In the food industry, E120 is widely used in meat products. And in general, products in this category come from animal sources, and the characteristic color of these foods is pink or red.
However, not only meat products, beverages, fruit and energy drinks, jams, syrups, chewing gum, industrial cakes, canned vegetables, ice cream and foods such as strawberry yogurt or red fruits contain E120.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed this additive safe for use in food , but it is banned in European Union countries.
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