Using advanced electron crystallography techniques, researchers at Stockholm University have succeeded in determining the structure of the historically significant red pigment carmine. It turns ...

Using advanced electron crystallography techniques, researchers at Stockholm University have succeeded in determining the structure of the historically significant red pigment carmine. It turns ...

Carmine is a bright red pigment made from cochineal insects, commonly used in cosmetics, food coloring, and art, valued for its vibrant, rich color.

In their new book, Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge explore the origins of colors found rocks, animals, plants, and even space—including these 10 historical pigments with surprising histories.

Azure —A French girl’s name meaning “sky blue.” Cerulean — This boy’s name means “deep sky-blue.” The color played an ...

Carmine and carminic acid are commonly used as red colouring agents in food and beverages, including candy, baked goods, sausages, yogurt, and many other products. On ingredient labels, they may ...

Debut, the biotech beauty leader, announced today that it has achieved a significant scientific breakthrough in the bioproduction of carmine, the intense red pigment that, up until now, has been ...

The resulting color has a cool quality. On a color wheel, it sits closer to a purple than a carmine red (once made from beetles).

Carmine, the intense red pigment harvested from the cochineal beetle that is widely used in color cosmetics, food and textiles is now available via animal-free biomanufacturing thanks to Debut's ...