That bright red candy color might not come from fruit… but from insects. Meet the cochineal, a tiny bug used to create a natural dye called carmine, found in everything from candy and yogurt to lipstick and eyeshadow. While it’s technically “natural,” carmine is made by crushing thousands of cochineal insects to extract their red pigment. It’s listed on labels as “Carmine,” “Natural Red 4,” or “E120.” ✅ It’s approved for use in foods and cosmetics, but… ⚠️ Some people experience allergic reactio

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