Cochineal Bugs Create Red Dye: A Moment in Science

Award-winning Museum educator Bob Alderink reveals the secret ingredient that gives your strawberry yogurt (and many other foods) a pleasing rosy hue.  

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochineal for more information about cochineal bugs.

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