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Calcium Lactate vs Calcium Chloride: What’s the Difference?
Calcium Lactate vs Calcium Chloride: What’s the Difference?
  • calcium chloride
August 22, 2024

Calcium Lactate vs Calcium Chloride: What’s the Difference?

In the ever-evolving world of culinary arts, chefs and food scientists are constantly exploring innovative...
The Hidden Dangers of Erythritol: Unveiling the Sweetener's Potential Cardiovascular Risks
The Hidden Dangers of Erythritol: Unveiling the Sweetener's Potential Cardiovascular Risks
  • Erythritol
August 15, 2024

The Hidden Dangers of Erythritol: Unveiling the Sweetener's Potential Cardiovascular Risks

Could your sugar substitute be silently setting a trap for your heart? Erythritol, a common sweetener in "sugar-free"...
Unveiling the Smoky Secrets: Exploring Bold and Adventurous Flavors
Unveiling the Smoky Secrets: Exploring Bold and Adventurous Flavors
  • Smoky flavors
August 13, 2024

Unveiling the Smoky Secrets: Exploring Bold and Adventurous Flavors

Ever wondered why smoky flavors grab our attention? They symbolize tradition and adventure in food. In Middletown,...
Elevate Your Home Cooking: The Rise of Gourmet Condiments
Elevate Your Home Cooking: The Rise of Gourmet Condiments
  • Gourmet condiments
July 28, 2024

Elevate Your Home Cooking: The Rise of Gourmet Condiments

Ever thought how a simple ingredient can change your dishes from basic to amazing? A...
Unlocking the Power of Rowanberry Extract: From Ancient Remedies to Modern Marvels
Unlocking the Power of Rowanberry Extract: From Ancient Remedies to Modern Marvels
  • Rowanberry Extract
July 26, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Rowanberry Extract: From Ancient Remedies to Modern Marvels

Rowanberry extract has a long history, from ancient times to today. It's known for its benefits...
New Ingredient Restrictions in Taiwan: A Potential Ripple Effect on U.S. Food Safety Standards
New Ingredient Restrictions in Taiwan: A Potential Ripple Effect on U.S. Food Safety Standards
  • Phosphatidylserine
July 25, 2024

New Ingredient Restrictions in Taiwan: A Potential Ripple Effect on U.S. Food Safety Standards

Taiwan has made a big move in food regulations by banning phosphatidylserine. This could lead...
Gluten-Free Bakery Marvels: Emulsifiers and Hydrocolloids in Bread and Beyond
Gluten-Free Bakery Marvels: Emulsifiers and Hydrocolloids in Bread and Beyond
  • Gluten-Free Bakery Products
July 24, 2024

Gluten-Free Bakery Marvels: Emulsifiers and Hydrocolloids in Bread and Beyond

Ever tried high-quality gluten-free bakery products? If you have, chances are, you might have noticed...
How Hydrocolloids Reduce Food Waste & Extend Shelf Life
Hydrocolloids in the Fight Against Food Waste: Enhancing Shelf Life and Reducing Spoilage
  • Hydrocolloids
July 22, 2024

How Hydrocolloids Reduce Food Waste & Extend Shelf Life

Did you know that hydrocolloids play a crucial role in reducing food waste? From preventing...
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...

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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