The coccineal is derived from oak plant. The grains are made in the leaves in the spring from an insect (coccus illicis). The coccineal was once a valuable red dye substance. It was exported in large quantities in Egypt and Tunisia to paint the red turbans.
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Merkouroglou, quality spices and herbs since 1926.
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