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Meet the Bug You Didn't Know You Were Eating

The cochineal is a tiny insect deeply rooted in the history of Oaxaca, Mexico. Female cochineals spend most of their lives with their heads buried in juicy cactus pads, eating and growing. After cochineals die, their legacy lives on in the brilliant red hue produced by their hemolymph. Dyes made from cochineal have been used in textiles, paintings, and even in your food!

English
  • Originally Aired May 7, 2024
  • Runtime 5 minutes
  • Production Code JuGfWVBjOxU
  • Network YouTube
  • On Other Sites Official Website
  • Created May 7, 2024 by
    shriek
  • Modified June 13, 2024 by
    shriek