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How Spanish conquistadors, and a tiny cactus-dwelling insect, gave the world the color redThe vibrant red we often see in cosmetics, food and drinks is actually derived from a tiny insect called the cochineal, which lives on prickly pear cacti and today is harvested mainly from Peru ...
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Why have my Christmas cactus leaves turned red? The 4 possible reasons and how to fix each of themOne of the most common problems is Christmas cactus leaves turning red, but why does this happen? Caring for a Christmas cactus is one of the most important things you can do if you want to ensure ...
An curved arrow pointing right. Cochineals are tiny bugs that live on prickly pear cactuses. The acid in their guts makes a red dye used in textiles, cosmetics, and foods like M&Ms and Yoplait yogurt.
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