What it is: Carmine, a bright red food colorant, is actually the crushed abdomen of the female Dactylopius coccus, an African beetle-like insect.
Where it is: Look for it in red candies and red-tinted yogurts and juices (particularly ruby red juices) -- it's often listed as carmine, crimson lake, cochineal, or natural red #4 on ingredient labels.
Why it's bad: Not only is the thought of eating bug juice gross, but it also poses an ethical issue for some vegetarians and vegans. Not sure I will ever eat Red Velvet Cake again!
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