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Thickening Plot: Unraveling the Mysteries of Culinary Thickeners
Thickening Plot: Unraveling the Mysteries of Culinary Thickeners - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Culinary Thickeners
November 27, 2023

Thickening Plot: Unraveling the Mysteries of Culinary Thickeners

Welcome to an exploration of the fascinating world of culinary thickeners. In the realm of culinary...
Emulsifiers Exposed: The Invisible Force Behind Your Favorite Foods
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  • Emulsifiers Exposed
November 27, 2023

Emulsifiers Exposed: The Invisible Force Behind Your Favorite Foods

Have you ever wondered why your favorite foods have such a smooth and creamy texture?...
What is Food Grade Polysorbate 80
What is Food Grade Polysorbate 80 - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Polysorbate 80
November 26, 2023

What is Food Grade Polysorbate 80

Welcome to our article on food grade polysorbate 80! If you've ever wondered what this mysterious...
How to Use Soy Lecithin Powder
How to Use Soy Lecithin Powder - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Soy Lecithin Powder
November 26, 2023

How to Use Soy Lecithin Powder

Welcome to our guide on how to use soy lecithin powder! This versatile ingredient is packed with benefits...
Miracle Berry: Makes Sour Taste Sweet
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  • Miracle Berry
November 26, 2023

Miracle Berry: Makes Sour Taste Sweet

The miracle berry is a natural fruit that has the incredible ability to make sour tastes sweet. Native to...
What is Diastatic Malt Powder?
What is Diastatic Malt Powder? - Cape Crystal Brands
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November 26, 2023

What is Diastatic Malt Powder?

Diastatic malt powder is a product made from sprouted barley that is dried and ground into...
How to Use Sodium Alginate
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  • How to Use Sodium Alginate
November 25, 2023

How to Use Sodium Alginate

Sodium alginate, a natural gelling agent derived from brown algae, is gaining popularity for its...
What's the difference between gums and hydrocolloids?
What's the difference between gums and hydrocolloids? - Cape Crystal Brands
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November 25, 2023

What's the difference between gums and hydrocolloids?

Gums and hydrocolloids are essential ingredients in the food industry, serving to control the functional properties of various food...
Hydrocolloids Their Chemistry and Applications
Hydrocolloids Their Chemistry and Applications - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Hydrocolloids Chemistry
November 25, 2023

Hydrocolloids Their Chemistry and Applications

Welcome to the fascinating world of hydrocolloid chemistry! Hydrocolloids are diverse polymers that have unique properties...

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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