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The Silent Threat in Your Kitchen: How Raw Poultry is Making Thousands Sick Each Year
The Silent Threat in Your Kitchen: How Raw Poultry is Making Thousands Sick Each Year
  • Raw Poultry Threat
July 19, 2024

The Silent Threat in Your Kitchen: How Raw Poultry is Making Thousands Sick Each Year

Have you ever thought about the dangers in your kitchen? Consumer Reports recently found a...
A Flavorful Future: How a New Joint Venture is Transforming North American Tastebuds
A Flavorful Future: How a New Joint Venture is Transforming North American Tastebuds
  • Future Flavors
July 18, 2024

A Flavorful Future: How a New Joint Venture is Transforming North American Tastebuds

Ever thought about trying a Halo-Halo-inspired cocktail or an ube burger at a diner? Sunflower...
Exploring the Delicacies of Marron: Cultivating and Savoring Australia's Blue Crayfish
Exploring the Delicacies of Marron: Cultivating and Savoring Australia's Blue Crayfish
  • Marron Crayfish
July 17, 2024

Exploring the Delicacies of Marron: Cultivating and Savoring Australia's Blue Crayfish

Step into the world of Marron Crayfish, a true delight in Australian Blue Crayfish. It's a result...
From Trash to Treasure: How Culinary Upcycling is Revolutionizing Sustainable Cooking
From Trash to Treasure: How Culinary Upcycling is Revolutionizing Sustainable Cooking
  • Culinary Upcycling
July 16, 2024

From Trash to Treasure: How Culinary Upcycling is Revolutionizing Sustainable Cooking

Have you ever thought about the potential in your kitchen's trash can? What if coffee...
Master the Art of Japanese Soufflé Pancakes: Fluffy, Delicious, and Perfect for Brunch
Master the Art of Japanese Soufflé Pancakes:
  • Japanese SoufflĂ© Pancakes
July 15, 2024

Master the Art of Japanese Soufflé Pancakes: Fluffy, Delicious, and Perfect for Brunch

Ever wondered how Japanese soufflé pancakes get so fluffy? This brunch recipe is a hit worldwide, blending French sophistication...
The Kefir Miracle: A True Story of How a Simple Fermented Drink Transformed a Man's Life
The Kefir Miracle:
  • Kefir
July 14, 2024

The Kefir Miracle: A True Story of How a Simple Fermented Drink Transformed a Man's Life

In the rugged Caucasus Mountains, legends tell of people living over a hundred years. One man...
Functional Foods and Wellness: The Growing Trend of Adaptogenic Ingredients
Functional Foods and Wellness: The Growing Trend of Adaptogenic Ingredients
  • Adaptogenic Ingredients
July 14, 2024

Functional Foods and Wellness: The Growing Trend of Adaptogenic Ingredients

We often forget about the powerful allies in nature—adaptogenic ingredients. These ingredients are changing how...
Discover the Hidden Power of Superfoods
Discover the Hidden Power of Superfoods: Unlock the Secrets of Functional Foods for Ultimate Health
  • Functional Foods
July 12, 2024

Discover the Hidden Power of Superfoods

Functional foods encompass a diverse array of natural foods that go beyond mere sustenance. They...
Unleashing the Rainbow: The Rise of Bold Colors and Flavors in Modern Cuisine
Unleashing the Rainbow: The Rise of Bold Colors and Flavors in Modern Cuisine
  • Bold Colors in foods
July 10, 2024

Unleashing the Rainbow: The Rise of Bold Colors and Flavors in Modern Cuisine

Have you ever noticed how your plate now looks like a canvas full of colors...

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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