Carmeline

myztic · Post by **myztic** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:08 pm

Hi,
I would like to know where the Carmeline in some of the products is derived from please?
Thank you.

kitten1711 · Post by **kitten1711** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:46 pm

Do you mean carmine

?

Carmine is a dye extracted from the crushed carapaces of the cochineal beetle

; the colour aparently only develops after the insects have mated & died, so no creatures are harmed in producing the colourant.

It is not always listed as 'carmine' though - it has several different names so if you see either Crimson Lake, Cochineal, Natural Red 4, C.I. 75470, or E120 on product packaging it's the same thing.

As far as I'm aware it can only be made from beetles so it's one to avoid if you are vegan, vegetarian or just don't like the idea of it!

HTH.

Txx

Post by **JenW** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:17 pm

I would also like to add that carmine is nothing new. It has been around for ages as a pigment and lately even a food additive for color. Karen uses a few micas that are colored with carmine, but does not use carmine as a stand alone ingredient. Vegetarians and Vegans avoid this ingredient as do those who are allergic and just not comfortable where it comes from. I personally don't have issue with it in small amounts, and the amounts used are very small.

egerandi · Post by **egerandi** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:33 pm

I just saw it on Food Network, that it's used to color red velvet cake. Yumm

myztic · Post by **myztic** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:01 pm

Thank you all.
Yes, I had meant Carmine actually.
I'm non-Vegan, but I just needed to know where it's derived from for religion purpose.
I'm can't call myself new to mineral make-up as I haven't tried any yet.
I've been reading up extensively though, would really like to convert.
I discovered Silk Naturals quite by chance, and am reading posts on the forum.
It's great to know that I can get help whenever I need it.
Thank you all again.

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