The Truth About Vegan Carmine Alternatives
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A single pound of carmine pigment requires the crushing of approximately 70,000 cochineal insects, a fact that highlights why carmine is a non-vegan ingredient derived from animals. Because of its insect origin, the term "vegan carmine" is a contradiction, serving only as a shorthand for the ethical, animal-free red colorants that manufacturers are increasingly adopting as replacements.
