Geddes da Filicaia, E., Evershed, R.P., Bull, I.D., & Peggie, D.A. 2026 Stable carbon isotope and accurate mass studies for source determination and identification of cochineal insects and lake pigments. Microchemical Journal 223: 117349

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Notes: The isotopic signature of cochineal dyestuffs and their biological sources, investigated with isotope ratio (IR) MS techniques, is reported, exemplifying the first application of IRMS for the study of organic colourants. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microc.2026.117349

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