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Why Bakers Love Xanthan Gum—And How It Transforms Your Recipes!
March 12, 2025
Why Bakers Love Xanthan Gum—And How It Transforms Your Recipes!
What makes xanthan gum so important in gluten-free baking? It helps make your baked goods have...
A Closer Look at Xanthan Gum as a Food Additive
December 27, 2024
A Closer Look at Xanthan Gum as a Food Additive
Ever thought how soups and sauces attain their thick consistency? Among the popular food additives...
Xanthan Gum: The Secret Ingredient Revolutionizing Your Kitchen Creations
July 2, 2024
Xanthan Gum: The Secret Ingredient Revolutionizing Your Kitchen Creations
In the ever-evolving world of gastronomy, innovative ingredients continually emerge to enhance our culinary experiences....
Is the Food Additive, Xanthan Gum Bad for You?
January 22, 2024
Is the Food Additive, Xanthan Gum Bad for You?
Xanthan gum is a widely used food additive that has garnered attention for its safety and health effects. As a common thickener and stabilizer,...
Is Xanthan Gum Bad for You?
January 18, 2024
Is Xanthan Gum Bad for You?
Xanthan gum is a common food additive that is used as a thickener and stabilizer in...
Konjac Powder vs. Xanthan Gum: What’s the Difference in 2023?
September 18, 2023
Konjac Powder vs. Xanthan Gum: What’s the Difference in 2023?
Picture this: you’re whipping up a culinary masterpiece, and you need a thickening agent to...
Exploring the Benefits of Hydrocolloids in Food Preparation
September 8, 2023
Exploring the Benefits of Hydrocolloids in Food Preparation
Have you ever been curious about how ice cream gets its creamy texture or how...
An In-Depth Look at Gellan Gum: Uses, Benefits, and Safety in 2023
September 5, 2023
An In-Depth Look at Gellan Gum: Uses, Benefits, and Safety in 2023
Did you know that a versatile and safe ingredient, gellan gum, is widely used in...
Reviving Classic Flavor: Hydrocolloids in Grandma's Fruit Pie Recipes
September 4, 2023
Reviving Classic Flavor: Hydrocolloids in Grandma's Fruit Pie Recipes
There's something truly magical about the aroma of a freshly baked fruit pie, reminiscent of...
About CapeCrystal
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.
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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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