The Royal Color Red
Posted November 30, 2015 @ 8:08am
Cochineal, the color red that gives an ArtAndes rugs richness. An insect that grows on the Nopal cactus, it requires a high level of patience to cultivate, 70,000 insects = 1 lb dye. Cochineal, is known and labeled by the FDA as Natural Red Dye 40. Used in lipstick, popsicles, yogurt, juice, ice...
