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...yestuff used since ancient times. The bright red colorant gave a lightfast tint to [[silk]] and [[wool]]. It is similar in color to dyes obtained from [[co ...ment: "Pigments" gives insect as Kerria lacca, which lives on fig trees in India and East Asia

...de. The fugitive colorant was also used to make [[yellow pigments]] and to tint varnishes. Turmeric is currently used as a flavoring agent in curry powder