Cochineal "Cochinilla" been harvested in Ayacucho, Peru


insect cochineal cochinilla (Caccus Cacti) lives on the leaves of cacti. When is harvested it is left to dry and then turned into powder before it is used as natural dye in food coloring or textiles.


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