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Important Kappa Carrageenan Facts
Important Kappa Carrageenan Facts - Cape Crystal Brands
February 27, 2022

Important Kappa Carrageenan Facts

Kappa carrageenan isĀ aĀ red seaweed extractĀ taken specifically from Kappaphycus alvarezii. Like other types of carrageenan it...
Amazing Agar Agar the Vegan Gelatin Substitute
Amazing Agar Agar the Vegan Gelatin Substitute - Cape Crystal Brands
  • agar agar
February 12, 2022

Amazing Agar Agar the Vegan Gelatin Substitute

One of our most popular ingredients is agar agar. This product is made with one...
Secret to Great Desert Toppings
Secret to Great Desert Toppings - Cape Crystal Brands
  • agar agar
January 23, 2019

Secret to Great Desert Toppings

Nothing beats a classic dessert like cheesecake. However, most cheesecake aficionados would agree that no...
EŠ°Ń•Ńƒ VŠµgŠ°n ChŠ¾ŃŠ¾lŠ°tŠµ PŠ°nnŠ° CŠ¾ttŠ° Recipe
EŠ°Ń•Ńƒ VŠµgŠ°n ChŠ¾ŃŠ¾lŠ°tŠµ PŠ°nnŠ° CŠ¾ttŠ° Recipe - Cape Crystal Brands
  • agar agar
January 21, 2019

EŠ°Ń•Ńƒ VŠµgŠ°n ChŠ¾ŃŠ¾lŠ°tŠµ PŠ°nnŠ° CŠ¾ttŠ° Recipe

Panna cotta is a classic Italian dessert which is dairy thickened pudding. Typically it is...
Spherification - The making of Faux Caviar
Spherification - The making of Faux Caviar - Cape Crystal Brands
  • calcium chloride
January 20, 2019

Spherification - The making of Faux Caviar

How to create beautiful and flavorful Spherification as seen in modern cuisines.
50% OFF Awesome Spherification Spoon
50% OFF Awesome Spherification Spoon - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Kitchen Tools
May 26, 2017

50% OFF Awesome Spherification Spoon

For your awesome spherification spoon at 50% retail price, please click here.
Reverse Spherification
Reverse Spherification - Cape Crystal Brands
April 27, 2017

Reverse Spherification

This tasty and artistic food recipe requires the use of Sodium Alginate and Calcium Lactate...
Three Methods of Spherification
Three Methods of Spherification - Cape Crystal Brands
  • how-to product
April 24, 2017

Three Methods of Spherification

Spherification is the culinary art of encapsulating liquids into edible and decorative globes shaped like...
Spherification Process
Spherification Process - Cape Crystal Brands
  • how-to product
April 23, 2017

Spherification Process

Spherification is the culinary process of shaping a liquid into spheres usually using sodium alginate...

About CapeCrystal

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We are a specialty premium food ingredient supplier for cooks, chefs, and food producers throughout the USA and Canada. We offer such ingredients as agar agar, carrageenans, sodium alginate, tara, locust bean and many other gums, fruit powders and related items. We offer free cookbooks with many delicious and tasty recipes using our ingredients that you can download from our website.

Download FREE Cook Books

Cape Crystal Brands has created a number of interesting cookbooks you will not find anywhere else to provide some creative and delicious recipes from main meals to delectable deserts. The recipes incorporate Cape Crystal Brands specialty ingredients for added gastronomical creativity. Just click on the links below to download. Let us know your favorite creation. Between theĀ 5 available cookbooks there are 200 delicious recipes. You are bound to find a family favorite here.

Click here to make your selection.