> wrote in message
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> I'm a student and I'm researching a food coloring called
> carmine/cochineal. This red coloring is derived from crushed up
> beetles. However, because it is considered a natural ingredient, theFDA
> only requires it to be labeled as "natural coloring." I was
> wondering what vegans think of this. Are most vegans aware of
> this ingredient?

I only speak for myself, but I knew this when I became vegetarian. I'm not
vegan. (yet)

Sarah
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