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What Makes Tara Gum a Plastic Alternative?
What Makes Tara Gum a Plastic Alternative? - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 16, 2024

What Makes Tara Gum a Plastic Alternative?

Unlike synthetic plastics, which are harmful to the environment and can take centuries to decompose, Tara...
Optimize Texture by Blending Hydrocolloids
Optimize Texture by Blending Hydrocolloids - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Blending Hydrocolloids
January 15, 2024

Optimize Texture by Blending Hydrocolloids

Are you looking to enhance the texture of your culinary creations? Look no further than...
How Guar Gum Used in Foods?
How Guar Gum Used in Foods? - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 14, 2024

How Guar Gum Used in Foods?

Guar gum is a common ingredient in many of your favorite foods, from ice cream to...
Is Locust Bean Gum Bad For You?
Is Locust Bean Gum Bad For You? - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 14, 2024

Is Locust Bean Gum Bad For You?

 Locust bean gum, also known as carob gum, is a natural thickener commonly used in...
Why Does Dark Chocolate have Health Benefits?
Why Does Dark Chocolate have Health Benefits? - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 13, 2024

Why Does Dark Chocolate have Health Benefits?

Dark chocolate, known for its delicious taste, is not only a treat for your taste...
What is Oat Milk and How is it Made?
What is Oat Milk and How is it Made? - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 12, 2024

What is Oat Milk and How is it Made?

Oat milk is a popular dairy-free alternative that has been gaining attention for its creamy texture and sustainable choice. Whether you...
Understanding Maltodextrin: The Food and Beverage Filler
Understanding Maltodextrin: The Food and Beverage Filler - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Maltodextrin
January 11, 2024

Understanding Maltodextrin: The Food and Beverage Filler

Welcome to our exploration of maltodextrin, a versatile food additive and beverage filler widely used in the food and beverage...
Sunflower Lecithin: Health Benefits
Sunflower Lecithin: Health Benefits - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Sunflower Lecithin
January 9, 2024

Sunflower Lecithin: Health Benefits

Sunflower lecithin is a natural fat that offers a wide range of health benefits. It can be...
How to Be an Ice Cream Scientist
How to Be an Ice Cream Scientist - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Ice Cream Scientist
January 8, 2024

How to Be an Ice Cream Scientist

Embarking on a career to become an ice cream scientist can be as delightful and rich as...

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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