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What is Carminic Acid: Biosynthesis and Uses about?

Carminic acid (C22H20O13) is a natural organic molecule isolated from cochineals by Henry Edward Schunk in 1894, with its structure reported by Otto Dimroth in 1920. It is used as a coloring agent in various products, including food items like yogurts and ice creams, as well as cosmetics like lipsticks. Additionally, it plays a role in dyeing textiles with its aluminum salt variant.

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