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Aztec Dye Cochineal Kit (Teacher-Developed, Classroom-Tested)
Aztec Dye Cochineal Kit (Teacher-Developed, Classroom-Tested)

Product NameSKUPriceQty
Aztec Dye Cochineal Kit
WW67310M50
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 $63.75 




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This one-of-a-kind kit, developed by teacher Helen Mebane, blends chromatography and biology with history and culture in a hands-on learning experience students won't soon forget.
Cochineal is a red dye, developed by the Aztecs, that is makde from the dried bodies of an insect. It was introduced to Europe by Cortes, where it was used, among other things, to dye British "Redcoat" uniforms. Today, it is used in foods in place of Red Dye #7.

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