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1. What is the main source of cochineal used in food colouring?
A
Cochineal insects
B
Beetles
C
Ants
2. Which color is commonly extracted from cochineal?
A
Red
B
Blue
C
Yellow
3. What is the alternative name for cochineal extract?
A
Turmeric
B
Saffron
C
Carmine
4. Which food products may contain cochineal as a colorant?
A
Pasta
B
Yogurt
C
Bread
5. What is the chemical compound responsible for the red color in cochineal?
A
Acetic acid
B
Carminic acid
C
Citric acid
6. Where is cochineal commonly cultivated?
A
Europe
B
Asia
C
South America
7. Which regulatory bodies approve the use of cochineal in food products?
A
UNICEF and WHO
B
FAO and USDA
C
FDA and EFSA
8. What is the traditional use of cochineal by indigenous peoples?
A
Textile dye
B
Medicine
C
Food seasoning
9. How is cochineal extract typically labeled on food products?
A
E120
B
E200
C
E100
10. Which country is the largest producer of cochineal in the world?
A
India
B
Peru
C
Australia