W.A. Bean is replacing Red Dye 3 with carmine. It says the change preserves the flavor, snap, and price of a Maine staple.

W.A. Bean now colors its famous “red snappers” with carmine extracted from cochineal insects, reportedly without changing their taste. The post Maine’s iconic red snapper hot dogs are getting their ...

Carmine, a naturally occurring red pigment used in food and beverages due to its rich color and stability, is derived from cochineal insects. The demand for natural substitutes is being driven by ...