Carmine
Carmine is a red food colouring that comes from the cochineal insect. This insect is found in South America and Mexico. Carmine is used to give foods a bright red colour.
To make carmine, the female cochineal insects are dried and crushed. This releases a deep red pigment that is then processed into a powder or liquid form. It takes a large number of insects to produce a small amount of carmine.
You will find carmine listed on food labels as E120. It is commonly used in products like yoghurt, candy, fruit juice, and ice cream to give them a red or pink hue. Carmine is added to foods for its vibrant colour, and it is a natural alternative to artificial food colourings.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Carmine
Munch Bunch Double Up Strawberry Vanilla YogurtTerry's Chocolate Orange Mini Eggs
Terry's Chocolate Orange Mini Eggs White
M&M's Chocolate Pouch
Mr Kipling Christmas Slices
Müller Corner Strawberry Crunch Yogurt
M&M's Crispy Chocolate Pouch
Mr Kipling Exceedingly Good... Raspberry Sponge Puddings
Herta Frankfurter Hot Dogs
Müller Light Fruitopolis Cherry Greek Style Yogurt
Müller Light Raspberry Cranberry Yogurt
Weetabix On the Go Breakfast Drinks Strawberry
M&M's Peanut Pouch
Asda Raspberry Flavour Unicorn Spread
Müller Rice Strawberry Dessert
Young's Seafood Sticks
Asda Strawberry Cables
Ambrosia Strawberry Flavour Devon Custard
Asda Strawberry Jam Sponge Puddings
Asda Unicorn Foams
