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Top Hydrocolloid Research and Reading List
March 23, 2025
Top Hydrocolloid Research and Reading List
Hydrocolloids are key ingredients in food science. They include natural and synthetic compounds like carrageenan,...
Take the Guesswork Out of Culinary Gels, Foams, and Sauces
March 22, 2025
Take the Guesswork Out of Culinary Gels, Foams, and Sauces
In the ever-evolving world of culinary science and food innovation, precision isn’t just helpful—it’s essential....
A Deep Dive into the Unexpected Uses and Benefits of Calcium Chloride
March 22, 2025
A Deep Dive into the Unexpected Uses and Benefits of Calcium Chloride
What comes to your mind when you read or hear about calcium chloride? Well, the...
Natural vs. Synthetic Thickeners in Dairy: Key Differences
March 18, 2025
Natural vs. Synthetic Thickeners in Dairy: Key Differences
In the quest for the perfect texture in dairy products, manufacturers often choose between natural...
The Cancer Shield in Your Breakfast Bowl: How Oats and Bananas May Save Lives
March 17, 2025
The Cancer Shield in Your Breakfast Bowl: How Oats and Bananas May Save Lives
Colon cancer is on the rise, and it's happening to younger people. By 2030, cases...
No Kidding: Scientists Are Growing Pork and Beans in a Single Plant!
March 17, 2025
No Kidding: Scientists Are Growing Pork and Beans in a Single Plant!
This breakthrough uses genetic engineering to turn soybeans into hybrid food factories. The plant’s seeds...
FDA’s New Rules for Pet Food: What Dog Owners Must Know Now!
March 15, 2025
FDA’s New Rules for Pet Food: What Dog Owners Must Know Now!
In January 2025, the FDA announced a ban on the use of FD&C Red No....
Banned & Dangerous: The Food Additives Under Fire Right Now!
March 15, 2025
Banned & Dangerous: The Food Additives Under Fire Right Now!
Did you know the U.S. allows over 3,000 food additives while the EU permits just...
Carrageenan: Banned in Some Places, Approved in Others—What’s the Truth?
March 14, 2025
Carrageenan: Banned in Some Places, Approved in Others—What’s the Truth?
Carrageenan is found in many foods, like ice cream and plant-based beverages. Its regulatory status...
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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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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