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Unlocking the Secrets of Highly Fibrous Food: Chia Seeds
Unlocking the Secrets of Highly Fibrous Food: Chia Seeds
  • chia seeds
July 8, 2024

Unlocking the Secrets of Highly Fibrous Food: Chia Seeds

 In recent years, chia seeds have gained popularity in the health food sector but were...
Sodium Citrate: A Multipurpose Ingredient to Rev Up the Efficiency of Cooking
Sodium Citrate: A Multipurpose Ingredient to Rev Up the Efficiency of Cooking
  • sodium citrate
July 8, 2024

Sodium Citrate: A Multipurpose Ingredient to Rev Up the Efficiency of Cooking

How eager and open are you to experiment with meal enhancers? Well, there is no...
The Rise of Adaptogens: How Natural Stress Relievers are Changing the Food Industry
The Rise of Adaptogens: How Natural Stress Relievers are Changing the Food Industry
  • Adaptogens
July 6, 2024

The Rise of Adaptogens: How Natural Stress Relievers are Changing the Food Industry

Imagine your morning tea could boost your energy and balance your stress levels. Picture sweets...
Carrageenan in Plant-Based Milk: Enhancing Creaminess and Stability
Carrageenan in Plant-Based Milk: Enhancing Creaminess and Stability
  • Carrageenan in Plant-Based Milk
July 5, 2024

Carrageenan in Plant-Based Milk: Enhancing Creaminess and Stability

In the ever-evolving world of plant-based foods, the quest for the perfect texture and stability...
Guar Gum: The Versatile Food Additive Revolutionizing Your Kitchen
Guar Gum: The Versatile Food Additive Revolutionizing Your Kitchen
  • Benefits of Guar Gum
July 4, 2024

Guar Gum: The Versatile Food Additive Revolutionizing Your Kitchen

Guar gum, a natural thickening agent derived from guar beans, has been making waves in...
FDA Moves to Ban Brominated Vegetable Oil: Unveiling Health Risks Behind a Controversial Additive
FDA Moves to Ban Brominated Vegetable Oil: Unveiling Health Risks Behind a Controversial Additive
  • Brominated Vegetable Oil
July 3, 2024

FDA Moves to Ban Brominated Vegetable Oil: Unveiling Health Risks Behind a Controversial Additive

What if a simple sip of your favorite citrus-flavored drink could pose a hidden risk...
The Science Behind Smoking Food: How a Smoke Gun Works
The Science Behind Smoking Food: How a Smoke Gun Works
  • Smoking Foods Science
July 2, 2024

The Science Behind Smoking Food: How a Smoke Gun Works

The art of smoking food is as old as human civilization itself, dating back to...
Is Sunflower Lecithin The Secret To Boosting Milk Supply Of Breastfeeding Mothers?
Is Sunflower Lecithin The Secret To Boosting Milk Supply Of Breastfeeding Mothers?
  • Benefits of sunflower lecithin
July 2, 2024

Is Sunflower Lecithin The Secret To Boosting Milk Supply Of Breastfeeding Mothers?

Being a mother to a newborn has never been easy. You can never get over...
Xanthan Gum: The Secret Ingredient Revolutionizing Your Kitchen Creations
Xanthan Gum: The Secret Ingredient Revolutionizing Your Kitchen Creations
  • cooking with Xanthan Gum
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....

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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