Natural colors: In conversation with LycoRed on why tomatoes trump bugs and beets If you’re looking for a natural red food color, carmine can deliver. It’s vibrant, but stable, and prices have recently returned from the stratosphere after hikes in 2010/11. The only problem is that it’s made from crushed insects, and once they find this out, many consumers aren’t happy.
June 14, 2013 - Food Navigator USA