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Prickly Pear Cactus with Cochineal Infestation

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Prickly Pear Cactus with Cochineal Infestation

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    August 26, 2023

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    Chochinillas are lice on cacti. In the case of the females, the red juice is obtained - carmine- which is processed in the textile industry, perfume industry and food. In food as E 120. In the past, e.g. the Campari was colored with it.
    Not anymore, because 70,000 - 100,000 lice are needed for 1 kg of carmine.
    Still occasionally used to dye textiles
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