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Quick Guide: What is Gelatin? Uses and FAQs
Quick Guide: What is Gelatin? Uses and FAQs
  • What is Gelatin?
August 22, 2025

Quick Guide: What is Gelatin? Uses and FAQs

Gelatin is one of the oldest and most versatile gelling agents used in both traditional...
Hydrocolloid Compatibility Matrix: Discover Which Gums and Pectins Work Best Together
Hydrocolloid Compatibility Matrix: Discover Which Gums and Pectins Work Best Together
  • Hydrocolloid Compatibility Matrix
August 21, 2025

Hydrocolloid Compatibility Matrix: Discover Which Gums and Pectins Work Best Together

When working with hydrocolloids, the magic often happens when two or more are combined. Some...
Hydrocolloid Comparison Chart: A Quick Guide for Chefs and Food Innovators
Hydrocolloid Comparison Chart: A Quick Guide for Chefs and Food Innovators
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August 21, 2025

Hydrocolloid Comparison Chart: A Quick Guide for Chefs and Food Innovators

Hydrocolloids are essential in modern cooking, baking, and food product development. From thickening soups to...
Quick Guide: What is Xanthan Gum? Uses, Benefits & Recipes
What is Xanthan Gum? Uses, Benefits and Recipes
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August 21, 2025

Quick Guide: What is Xanthan Gum? Uses, Benefits & Recipes

Xanthan gum is one of the most widely used hydrocolloids in food science and modern...
Unlocking Hydrocolloid Synergy: A Complete Guide + Free Compatibility Matrix Download
Unlocking Hydrocolloid Synergy: A Complete Guide + Free Compatibility Matrix Download
  • Hydrocolloid Synergy
August 21, 2025

Unlocking Hydrocolloid Synergy: A Complete Guide + Free Compatibility Matrix Download

Hydrocolloids are the unsung heroes of food science. From creating creamy sauces to stabilizing plant-based...
Vegan Mango Panna Cotta Recipe | Agar Agar
Vegan Mango Panna Cotta with Agar Agar Dairy-Free Dessert
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August 21, 2025

Vegan Mango Panna Cotta Recipe | Agar Agar

Vegan Mango Panna Cotta with Agar Agar Dairy-Free Dessert Silky, creamy, and bursting with tropical...
Unlock the Power of Lecithin: Exploring Its Benefits
Unlock the Power of Lecithin: Exploring Its Benefits
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August 20, 2025

Unlock the Power of Lecithin: Exploring Its Benefits

Discover a practical guide for U.S. food makers and home cooks who want smoother sauces, stable...
Citric Acid: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Uses and Benefits
Citric Acid: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Uses and Benefits
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August 20, 2025

Citric Acid: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Uses and Benefits

Citric acid is a widely used organic compound that naturally occurs in citrus fruits like...
Beginner’s Guide to Hydrocolloids (2025 Edition)
Beginner’s Guide to Hydrocolloids (2025 Edition)
  • Beginner's Guide to Hydrocolloids
August 20, 2025

Beginner’s Guide to Hydrocolloids (2025 Edition)

Welcome to the fascinating world of hydrocolloids! Whether you're a food scientist, a curious home...

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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