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Red dyestuff used in food (not for vegans) (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cochineal

(Other definitions for cochineal that I've seen before include "Scarlet dye - in a cloche (anag)" , "Crimson dye from crushed insects" , "Scarlet food dye" , "Red colour" , "Red food colouring" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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