Insect Ingredient Scanner
Please enter an ingredient list before scanning.
How to use the Insect Ingredient Scanner
- Copy and paste the ingredient list from a food label into the text area above.
- Click the "Scan Ingredients" button to identify any insect-derived ingredients.
- Insect-derived ingredients will be highlighted in the results below.
- Click the "Clear" button to clear the input and results.
Common Insect-Derived Ingredients
Carmine (E120)
A red food coloring derived from cochineal insects. Commonly used in candies, yogurt, and cosmetics. May cause allergic reactions in some people.
Shellac
A resin secreted by the lac bug, used as a glazing agent in candies and pills. Also known as E904.
Confectioner's Glaze
Another name for shellac, used to give a shiny coating to candies and pills.
For more information about insect-derived ingredients, visit the FDA's Color Additives Guide.