cochineal
Bug-derived red
Cochineal is a red dye derived from the dried bodies of scale insects native to Mexico and Central America.
The pigment, also called carmine, has been used for centuries to color textiles, cosmetics, and food.
The yogurt gets its pink color from cochineal extract.
Despite being an insect product, cochineal is considered a natural alternative to synthetic red dyes.
Color-imparting material
- colorantSubstance that imparts hue
- scarletBright orangish-red color
- mordantCuttingly critical in expression
- dyeingColoring via immersion
tinting · natural dye · textile · fabric · wool · silk · cotton · vat
Sap-feeding plant pest
- cactusSpiny desert plant
- prickly pearSpine-covered cactus, edible fruit
- MexicoNorth American southern nation
- PeruPacific coast republic
Canary Islands · parasite · pest · entomology · invertebrate · arthropod · exoskeleton · nymph
Bright orangish-red color
- vermilionVivid red-orange pigment
- rubyPrecious red gemstone
- oil paintPigment bound with linseed
- watercolorTranslucent paint medium
Renaissance · Old Masters · royal purple · British redcoats · military uniforms · tapestry · vivid · saturated
Dye for consumables
- additiveSubstance mixed in
- confectionerySugary foods or their shop
- candySugary edible treats
- yogurtFermented milk product
beverages · juice · frosting · cosmetics · lipstick · rouge · extract · edible
Pre-Columbian Mexican empire
- MayansPre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilization
- pre-ColumbianAmericas before 1492
- TenochtitlanAztec empire's central city
- MontezumaAztec ruler, sixteenth century
conquistadors · Spanish Empire · colonial trade · treasure fleet · Oaxaca · tribute · monopoly · mercantilism
pigment
Color-imparting material
- colorantSubstance that imparts hue
- scarletBright orangish-red color
- mordantCuttingly critical in expression
dyeing · tinting · natural dye · textile · fabric · wool · silk · cotton · vat · alum
scale insect
Sap-feeding plant pest
- cactusSpiny desert plant
- prickly pearSpine-covered cactus, edible fruit
- MexicoNorth American southern nation
Peru · Canary Islands · parasite · pest · entomology · invertebrate · arthropod · exoskeleton · nymph · female
scarlet
Bright orangish-red color
watercolor · Renaissance · Old Masters · royal purple · British redcoats · military uniforms · tapestry · vivid · saturated
food coloring
Dye for consumables
- additiveSubstance mixed in
- confectionerySugary foods or their shop
- candySugary edible treats
yogurt · beverages · juice · frosting · cosmetics · lipstick · rouge · extract · edible · allergen
Aztecs
Pre-Columbian Mexican empire
- MayansPre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilization
- pre-ColumbianAmericas before 1492
- TenochtitlanAztec empire's central city
Montezuma · conquistadors · Spanish Empire · colonial trade · treasure fleet · Oaxaca · tribute · monopoly · mercantilism · export
cochinealindigo
Plant-derived blue dye
woad · chlorophyll · verdigris · spirulina