Is it permissible to eat cochineal, also known as carmine, that is used in various food items?

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Is it permissible to eat cochineal, also known as carmine, that is used in various food items?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 years ago

As cochineal or carmine is from insects, it is Haraam to eat it.
Wassalam.