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Is Polysorbate-80 Bad for You?
Is Polysorbate-80 Bad for You? - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Polysorbate-80
January 20, 2024

Is Polysorbate-80 Bad for You?

Polysorbate-80, also known as Tween 80, is an artificial nonionic surfactant and emulsifier commonly used in food, cosmetics,...
Guar Gum Health Effects
Guar Gum Health Effects - Cape Crystal Brands
  • guar gum
January 19, 2024

Guar Gum Health Effects

Guar gum is a popular food additive made from guar beans, commonly used in the...
What are Emulsifiers: A Guide to their Functions and Examples in Food
What are Emulsifiers: A Guide to their Functions and Examples in Food - Cape Crystal Brands
  • emulsifiers
January 18, 2024

What are Emulsifiers: A Guide to their Functions and Examples in Food

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on emulsifiers! In this article, we will explore the functions and examples...
No Baking Powder? Try These Easy Substitutes for Perfect Baking!
Top Baking Powder Alternatives for Recipes - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Baking Powder Alternatives
January 18, 2024

No Baking Powder? Try These Easy Substitutes for Perfect Baking!

What if you’re halfway through baking a cake and realize you’re out of baking powder?...
How to Make the Perfect Dairy-Free Heavy Whipping Cream
Dairy-Free Heavy Whipping Cream Alternative - Cape Crystal Brands
  • dairy-free
January 18, 2024

How to Make the Perfect Dairy-Free Heavy Whipping Cream

Can’t have dairy but miss the richness of heavy whipping cream? Whether you’re vegan, lactose-intolerant,...
Is Xanthan Gum Bad for You?
Is Xanthan Gum Bad for You? - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 18, 2024

Is Xanthan Gum Bad for You?

Xanthan gum is a common food additive that is used as a thickener and stabilizer in...
The Exciting World of Food Gums
The Exciting World of Food Gums - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Food Gums
January 17, 2024

The Exciting World of Food Gums

Welcome to the exciting world of food gums! Have you ever wondered what gives certain foods...
Just the Best Gluten-Free Artisanal Bread
Just the Best Gluten-Free Artisanal Bread - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Gluten-Free Artisanal Bread
January 17, 2024

Just the Best Gluten-Free Artisanal Bread

Making gluten-free bread can be a challenge, but with our artisanal bread recipes, you can create the perfect gluten-free...
Health Benefits of Agar Agar: The Gelatin Replacement
Health Benefits of Agar Agar: The Gelatin Replacement - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 16, 2024

Health Benefits of Agar Agar: The Gelatin Replacement

Are you looking for a gelatin alternative that is not only vegetarian and vegan-friendly but also offers a range of...

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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