Cochineal

The cochineal (/kɒtʃᵻˈniːl/ koch-i-NEEL or /ˈkɒtʃᵻniːl/ KOCH-i-neel; Dactylopius coccus) is a scale insect in the suborder Sternorrhyncha, from which the natural dye carmine is derived. A primarily sessile parasite native to tropical and subtropical South America as well as Mexico and Arizona, this insect lives on cacti in the genus Opuntia, feeding on plant moisture and nutrients. These insects are found on the paddles of prickly pear cacti, then are brushed off and dried.

The insect produces carminic acid that deters predation by other insects. Carminic acid, typically 17-24% of dried insects' weight, can be extracted from the body and eggs, then mixed with aluminium or calcium salts to make carmine dye, also known as cochineal. Today, carmine is primarily used as a colorant in food and in lipstick.

The carmine dye was used in Central America in the 15th century for coloring fabrics and became an important export good during the colonial period. After synthetic pigments and dyes such as alizarin were invented in the late 19th century, natural-dye production gradually diminished. Health fears over artificial food additives, however, have renewed the popularity of cochineal dyes, and the increased demand has made cultivation of the insect profitable again, with Peru being the largest exporter. Some towns in the Mexican state of Oaxaca are still working in handmade textiles using this cochineal.

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I would wash my hair and by the time I came out, I would be sneezing, continuously. I used to dread the days when I washed my hair ... Once, when I was in Cochin for the holidays, I mentioned this to an older cousin of mine. “You poor girl,” she said ... Now, listen carefully ... Years went by, sneezelessly, and I told this secret to many of my friends! Then, one day, my husband and I went to our bank in Cochin to meet the manager ... ....

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The CPC Cine Awards 2016 was held at Cochin Palace Hotel on February 19 and honoured stars like Vinayakan, Manikandan and Indrans ... ....

Lord Krishna’s tales come alive on canvas and saris

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Chennai ... A lush green backdrop, cows and lotuses bordering the lord with distinctive fish-shaped eyes comprise a pichwai, which in Devanagari means 'at the back' ... "Nowadays, these are also used as wall hangings ... Most pichwai artists swear by organic material like vegetable dyes, orpiment (yellow coloured arsenic mineral), cochineal (scarlet coloured dye) and lapis (blue metamorphic rock) though synthetic colours are also being used....

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Kerala: Techies turn plastic to bricks

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KOCHI. An innovative technology developed by a group of young engineers, who quit lucrative jobs to become entrepreneurs, may  end the plastic waste menace in the state. The team has manufactured the first set of prototype bricks using plastic waste and some local ingredients which passed the recommended tests of quality and strength at the civil engineering department of Cochin University of Science and Technology ... ....

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KOCHI. As the Kochi Metro gets ready to begin its operation from Aluva to Palarivattom by March, authorities are busy completing the work on metro stations ... The metro agency is keen on depicting rich cultural heritage of the state at metro stations ... The Cusat station, located near the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) will feature important landmarks in Kerala's maritime history ... RELATED. Comments. Characters Remaining....

An idea as solid as a brick to manage plastic

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KOCHI. A group of engineering graduates who recently graduated from the Model engineering college, Thrikkakara, has come out with an innovative solution for managing plastic waste - plastic bricks ... "When we made the first prototype, we took it to the civil engineering department of Cochin university for testing quality and strength. These bricks have passed all the recommended tests viz ... There is also one medical student ... RELATED ... 3000....

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Coast Guard ship Ayush commissioned

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Kochi. Adding to the growing strength of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), vice admiral A R Karve, flag officer commanding-in-chief, Southern Naval Command, commissioned CGS Ayush, the final vessel in the series of twenty fast patrol vessels (FPVs) designed and built by the Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) early on Saturday ... By 2020, they expect to expand their capacity by 150 ships and 100 aircraft ... Click here to download it for your device ... 3000....

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Cochin, Feb 18. Popular Malayalam actress Bhavana has filed a complaint of kidnapping and molestation against three persons with the Cochin police in Kerala. In her complaint, the multi-lingual actress alleged that she was kidnapped on Friday night while returning from ... ....

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Cochineal

Cochineal Bugs Create Red Dye: A Moment in Science

Cochinea Red Dye - The Use of Cochineal Beetles as Fabric Dye in Chinchero, Peru.

Cochineal Insect Dye

cochineal bug

Breeding the Cochineal for Harvest

Huichol Musical - Cumbia Cusinela

cochineal ( la gaita )

Foods That Contain Cochineal Bug Extract

Nocheztli - Making Cochineal Lake Pigment

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Cochineal Bugs Create Red Dye: A Moment in Science

Cochinea Red Dye - The Use of Cochineal Beetles as Fabric Dye in Chinchero, Peru.

Cochineal Insect Dye

cochineal bug

Breeding the Cochineal for Harvest

Huichol Musical - Cumbia Cusinela

cochineal ( la gaita )

Foods That Contain Cochineal Bug Extract

Nocheztli - Making Cochineal Lake Pigment

Cochineal Red: The Art History of a Color

Cochineal Bugs Create Red Dye: A Moment in Science

Cochinea Red Dye - The Use of Cochineal Beetles as Fabric Dye in Chinchero, Peru.

Cochineal Insect Dye

cochineal bug

Breeding the Cochineal for Harvest

Huichol Musical - Cumbia Cusinela

cochineal ( la gaita )

Foods That Contain Cochineal Bug Extract

Nocheztli - Making Cochineal Lake Pigment

Cochineal Red: The Art History of a Color

Cochineal Bugs Create Red Dye: A Moment in Science

Cochinea Red Dye - The Use of Cochineal Beetles as Fabric Dye in Chinchero, Peru.

Cochineal Insect Dye

cochineal bug

Breeding the Cochineal for Harvest

Huichol Musical - Cumbia Cusinela

cochineal ( la gaita )

Foods That Contain Cochineal Bug Extract

Nocheztli - Making Cochineal Lake Pigment

Cochineal Red: The Art History of a Color

Cochineal Bugs Create Red Dye: A Moment in Science...

Cochinea Red Dye - The Use of Cochineal Beetles as...

Cochineal Insect Dye...

cochineal bug...

Breeding the Cochineal for Harvest...

Huichol Musical - Cumbia Cusinela...

cochineal ( la gaita )...

Foods That Contain Cochineal Bug Extract...

Nocheztli - Making Cochineal Lake Pigment...

Cochineal Red: The Art History of a Color...

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