E100 carmine
E100 carmine is a food ingredient that comes from insects, specifically a type of scale insect called cochineal. These insects are harvested and processed to create a deep red dye that is used as a food colouring.
To make carmine, the insects are dried and crushed to extract a red pigment called carminic acid. This pigment is then treated with aluminium or calcium salts to produce the colourant known as carmine.
Carmine is often added to food products to give them a vibrant red colour. You can find it in various items such as fruit juices, yoghurt, sweets, and even cosmetics like lipstick. It is used to enhance the appearance of foods and drinks, making them more visually appealing to consumers.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing E100 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
