These bugs are added to your food

2021-05-18

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Cochineal is a parasitic insect that generally lacks self-locomotion. What's interesting about them, is what happens when I crush them. They leave behind a lot of nice red powder because they have something in them called carminic acid. This is commonly used to make dyes for foods, and in things like lipstick.

Nile talks about lab safety (Chemistry is Dangerous): https://youtu.be/ftACSEJ6DZA

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