Debut Develops Animal-Free Carmine Pigment Using Proprietary Biotechnology
Debut, a US company producing biotech ingredients for the beauty industry, has announced a breakthrough in the development of animal-free carmine. Carmine is an intense red pigment derived from the cochineal beetle, and is widely used in beauty products, food, and textiles. However, Debut has discovered a new class of enzyme enabling the bioproduction of animal-free carmine, and has developed technology that allows the ingredient to be produced at pilot …