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Is Your Cinnamon Real? Why You Might Be Eating Cassia Instead
Is Your Cinnamon Real? Why You Might Be Eating Cassia Instead
  • Cinamon It Might Be Cassia
March 8, 2024

Is Your Cinnamon Real? Why You Might Be Eating Cassia Instead

What if the cinnamon in your spice rack isn’t real cinnamon at all? Most store-bought...
The Many Benefits and Nutritional Value of Yogurt
The Many Benefits and Nutritional Value of Yogurt
  • Many Benefits of Yogurt
March 7, 2024

The Many Benefits and Nutritional Value of Yogurt

Yogurt, a staple of diets around the world, is celebrated not only for its creamy...
FDA Concurs That Eating Yogurt Reduces Diabetes Risk
FDA Concurs That Eating Yogurt Reduces Diabetes Risk
  • Eating Yogurt Reduces Diabetes Risk
March 7, 2024

FDA Concurs That Eating Yogurt Reduces Diabetes Risk

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently given its approval for food manufacturers to...
The FDA Unleashes Groundbreaking Drug to Combat Life-Threatening Food Allergies!
The FDA Unleashes Groundbreaking Drug to Combat Life-Threatening Food Allergies!
  • Life-Threatening Food Allergies
March 6, 2024

The FDA Unleashes Groundbreaking Drug to Combat Life-Threatening Food Allergies!

Food allergies are a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that affects millions of people around...
Thousands of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Everyday Plastic Food Packaging
Thousands of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Everyday Plastic Food Packaging
  • Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found
March 5, 2024

Thousands of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Everyday Plastic Food Packaging

Plastic food packaging is a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, but recent studies have uncovered...
What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Why Are They Good For You
What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Why Are They Good For You
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids
March 4, 2024

What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Why Are They Good For You

Welcome to our article on omega-3 fatty acids, a unique group of essential nutrients that offer...
Breaking Down Myths: The Safety and Science of Food Additives
Breaking Down Myths: The Safety and Science of Food Additives
  • Science of Food Additives
March 2, 2024

Breaking Down Myths: The Safety and Science of Food Additives

Food additives have long been a topic of concern and speculation among consumers. From artificial colors...
New Book, Beginner's Guide to Hydrocolloids
New Book, Beginner's Guide to Hydrocolloids
  • Beginner's Guide to Hydrocolloids
March 1, 2024

New Book, Beginner's Guide to Hydrocolloids

The "Beginner's Guide to Hydrocolloids" serves as an essential compendium for those intrigued by the...
Foods You Can Safely Cut Mold Off and Eat
Foods You Can Safely Cut Mold Off and Eat
  • Safe Moldy Food
February 29, 2024

Foods You Can Safely Cut Mold Off and Eat

When it comes to moldy food, the general rule is to toss it out. However, did...

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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