Cochineal / Carmine / Carminic acid / E120
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Cochineal scores a 2 out of 3 on the SIGHI Food Compatibility List, placing it in the Moderate category. Individual tolerance varies significantly.
As with all foods and ingredients, this score is a reference point rather than a definitive verdict. Your personal threshold and overall histamine load on any given day will determine whether this ingredient affects you.
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