Cochineal Insects Chemical Engineering Connections
On the chemical connection of the cochineal insect
All things in the world, creation is miraculous, among which the cochineal insect, although its tiny body, has a lot to do with the way of chemical industry.
The cochineal insect, like corn, often parasitizes on cactus plants. Although its body is small, it contains wonderful characteristics. Through the ages, the world has gradually realized its unique value, and in the field of chemical industry, it has gradually revealed its edge.
Looking at its color, the cochineal insect contains delicate pigments. This pigment can be extracted and refined into a wonderful pigment. In the past, when there were no complicated chemical methods today, craftsmen took the cochineal insect and obtained bright-colored dyes through simple grinding and extraction techniques. This dye is used for fabric dyeing, and the color is fresh and long-lasting. It dyes the cloth, and the color is moving. It will not fade after being rubbed over time. It adds a lot to the beauty of silk.
As for today, the technology of chemical industry is changing with each passing day. The research on cochineal pigment is also more in-depth. Chemists analyze its chemical structure and explore its physical and chemical properties in a scientific way. It is known that this pigment has unique composition, good stability, and little harm to the human body. Therefore, its application field is wider. In the food industry, it can be used as a natural pigment additive to add color to all kinds of foods, making the color of pastries delicate and the color of drinks bright. It not only satisfies the desire of the stomach, but also takes into account the beauty of vision. In the cosmetics industry, cochineal pigment is also very popular. Because of its natural mildness, it is used in lip gloss, blush and other products, which can give users a natural color, and is safe and secure, making it a beauty product.
The value of cochineal is not only in pigment. The ingredients contained in its body are analyzed and transformed by chemical means, or other useful things can be derived. Chemists explore its potential value through innovative methods. Or effective substances can be extracted from its ingredients and chemically reacted to make special chemical raw materials, which can be used in medicine, fine chemicals and other fields to bring more benefits to human life.
All these show that although cochineal is a tiny creature, it is closely related to many aspects of human life through chemical technology. Chemical technology, such as a clever hand, to explore its hidden value, so that cochineal in the process of development of the times, bloom a unique light, for the chemical industry to add a touch of color.
