Carmine as replacement for Red 40 - Synthetic Colors vs Natural

Red 40 is a synthetic coloring used in the confectionery industry in the US. Due to natural trends, Carmine has emerged as a healthier alternative.

Trends in Natural Red Colors for Food Product Development

Food Color Experts Declare Red as 2021's Color of the Year, 2021-01-21

Lycopene color replacement for Carmine available for food & beverages, 2013-07-10

Natural Colors – BIOCON COLORS

The Crazy Sources of Red Food Dye, by Sam Westreich, PhD, Sharing Science

Cochineal, a red dye from bugs, moves to the lab

Applications of food color and bio-preservatives in the food and its effect on the human health - ScienceDirect

Exploring the Carmine Industry in the USA: Nature's Crimson Gold

Chromologics Raises €12.6M for Fungus Alternative to Carmine and Red 40 Food Colorings - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine