This morning, Laurel harvested cochineal from the cactus garden. Cochineal is an insect, that when crushed, the females release a dark red liquid that can be used by our living historians for dye. Read more from our friends at Texas Co-op Power: https://www.texascooppower.com/texas-stories/history/the-bugs-that-make-you-see-red *this video is silent* | The Alamo

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The cochineal insect, a tiny bug native to Central and South America, is famous for producing a vibrant red dye called carmine. This natural colorant is extracted from the female cochineal and has been used for centuries in textiles, cosmetics, and even food products like candy and drinks! It’s one of the most eco-friendly and sustainable color sources around. Next time you see a rich red color, it might just come from this little insect! #CochinealInsect #NaturalDye #CarmineRed #SustainableColo

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