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Understanding Natural and Synthetic Emulsifiers: Key Differences and Uses
Understanding Natural and Synthetic Emulsifiers: Key Differences and Uses
  • emulsifiers
March 25, 2025

Understanding Natural and Synthetic Emulsifiers: Key Differences and Uses

Emulsifiers mix oil and water, key in mayonnaise, cosmetics, and drugs. Natural ones, like soybean...
The Truth About Harmful Food Additives: What to Avoid & Why
Common Food Additives Shown to Negatively Impact Health
  • emulsifiers
February 26, 2025

The Truth About Harmful Food Additives: What to Avoid & Why

Are the ingredients in your food safe? Some common preservatives, artificial colors, and emulsifiers have...
Emulsifiers in Plant-Based Milks Linked to Colon Cancer
Emulsifiers in Plant-Based Milks Linked to Colon Cancer
  • emulsifiers
February 18, 2025

Emulsifiers in Plant-Based Milks Linked to Colon Cancer

A surprising 20% of colorectal cancer cases in 2019 were found in people under 55....
What are Emulsifiers: A Guide to their Functions and Examples in Food
What are Emulsifiers: A Guide to their Functions and Examples in Food - Cape Crystal Brands
  • emulsifiers
January 18, 2024

What are Emulsifiers: A Guide to their Functions and Examples in Food

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on emulsifiers! In this article, we will explore the functions and examples...
Unveiling the Mystery: What are Emulsifiers Explained
Unveiling the Mystery: What are Emulsifiers Explained - Cape Crystal Brands
  • emulsifiers
October 19, 2023

Unveiling the Mystery: What are Emulsifiers Explained

Emulsifiers are food additives that play a crucial role in mixing substances that typically separate,...
Harnessing the Power of Emulsifiers: Creating Creamy, Stable Sauces
Harnessing the Power of Emulsifiers: Creating Creamy, Stable Sauces - Cape Crystal Brands
  • emulsifiers
September 22, 2023

Harnessing the Power of Emulsifiers: Creating Creamy, Stable Sauces

Can oil and water mix? Conventional wisdom says no, but with emulsifiers, they can mix....
Gluten-Free Gastronomy: Emulsifier and Hydrocolloids Transforming Your Dishes
Gluten-Free Gastronomy: Emulsifier and Hydrocolloids Transforming Your Dishes - Cape Crystal Brands
  • emulsifiers
September 22, 2023

Gluten-Free Gastronomy: Emulsifier and Hydrocolloids Transforming Your Dishes

The gluten-free diet has surged in acceptance in recent years. Chefs and food scientists continuously...
Unravelling the Science of Emulsifiers: What They Are and What They Do in Food?
Unravelling the Science of Emulsifiers: What They Are and What They Do in Food? - Cape Crystal Brands
  • emulsifiers
September 12, 2023

Unravelling the Science of Emulsifiers: What They Are and What They Do in Food?

Have you ever wondered how your favorite salad dressing stays so perfectly blended, or how...
What is a Food Emulsifier and What Are Its Benefits?
What is a Food Emulsifier and What Are Its Benefits? - Cape Crystal Brands
  • emulsifier
August 17, 2023

What is a Food Emulsifier and What Are Its Benefits?

Food emulsifiers are additives that help blend oil and water, stabilize processed foods, and improve texture....

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 the 5 available cookbooks there are 200 delicious recipes. You are bound to find a family favorite here.

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