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Sea Moss Explained: What Science Really Says About Its Benefits and Risks
Sea Moss Explained: What Science Really Says About Its Benefits and Risks
  • lambda carrageenan
September 6, 2025

Sea Moss Explained: What Science Really Says About Its Benefits and Risks

Sea moss, a spiny red algae harvested from coastal waters, has surged in popularity as...
How Pectin Works
How Pectin Works
  • pectin
September 5, 2025

How Pectin Works

Pectin is the quiet engineer behind jam, jelly, and so much more. Found in the cell...
How to Use Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) in Food Science
How to Use Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) in Food Science
  • Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
September 4, 2025

How to Use Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) in Food Science

Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) has become an essential ingredient in modern food formulations. This versatile hydrocolloid...
The Secrets of Preparing a Healthy and Fluffy Lemon Cake
The Secrets of Preparing a Healthy and Fluffy Lemon Cake
  • Acacia Fiber
September 3, 2025

The Secrets of Preparing a Healthy and Fluffy Lemon Cake

Are you a vegan at heart and want to stay healthy as well? If you...
Gellan Gum Recipe Molecular Fruit Caviar with Citric Acid
Gellan Gum Recipe
  • citric acid in cooking
September 2, 2025

Gellan Gum Recipe Molecular Fruit Caviar with Citric Acid

Ever wondered how chefs create those shimmering little pearls that burst with flavor on your...
Fruit Juice Spheres with Sodium Alginate & Calcium
Fruit Juice Spheres with Sodium Alginate
  • calcium chloride spheres
August 29, 2025

Fruit Juice Spheres with Sodium Alginate & Calcium

Ever wondered how chefs create those magical little “caviar-like” pearls that burst with flavor in...
My Hydrocolloid Companion Table: Compare Gums, Pectins & Stabilizers
My Hydrocolloid Companion Table: Compare Gums, Pectins & Stabilizers
  • Hydrocolloid Comparison Chart:
August 27, 2025

My Hydrocolloid Companion Table: Compare Gums, Pectins & Stabilizers

Search and filter common gums, pectins, gelatins, and related ingredients. Click any ingredient to see...
Lambda Carrageenan: Properties, Applications, and Benefits in Modern Formulations
Lambda Carrageenan: Properties, Applications, and Benefits in Modern Formulations
  • lambda carrageenan
August 24, 2025

Lambda Carrageenan: Properties, Applications, and Benefits in Modern Formulations

Lambda carrageenan stands out among hydrocolloids for its exceptional thickening properties without forming gels. As...
Quick Guide: What is Calcium Alginate? Uses, Benefits & FAQs
Quick Guide: What is Calcium Alginate? Uses, Benefits & FAQs
  • What is Calcium Alginate
August 24, 2025

Quick Guide: What is Calcium Alginate? Uses, Benefits & FAQs

Calcium alginate is a natural hydrocolloid formed when sodium alginate reacts with calcium ions. Derived...

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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