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Exploring the Science Behind Carboxymethyl Cellulose in Gluten-Free Baking
Exploring the Science Behind Carboxymethyl Cellulose in Gluten-Free Baking - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Carboxymethyl Cellulose
September 24, 2023

Exploring the Science Behind Carboxymethyl Cellulose in Gluten-Free Baking

In recent years, the rise of gluten-free baking has been a hot topic, with more and more...
Learning Emulsification to Elevate Your Culinary Skills
Learning Emulsification to Elevate Your Culinary Skills - Cape Crystal Brands
  • emulsification
September 24, 2023

Learning Emulsification to Elevate Your Culinary Skills

Welcome to the fascinating world of emulsification in cooking techniques. As a professional cooking journalist, I'm excited to...
Tricks that Work for Boosting Flavor in Your Recipes
Tricks that Work for Boosting Flavor in Your Recipes - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Flavor
September 24, 2023

Tricks that Work for Boosting Flavor in Your Recipes

As a professional food journalist, I know that flavor is key when it comes to creating delicious meals. Luckily,...
Chef's Secrets to Improving Your Cake Texture
Chef's Secrets to Improving Your Cake Texture - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Texture
September 24, 2023

Chef's Secrets to Improving Your Cake Texture

Are you tired of baking cakes that turn out dense and dry? Professional chefs have...
Selecting the Right Hydrocolloid for Your Recipe
Selecting the Right Hydrocolloid for Your Recipe - Cape Crystal Brands
  • hydrocolloid
September 23, 2023

Selecting the Right Hydrocolloid for Your Recipe

Join me in discovering the magic of Adding Hydrocolloids to your favorite recipes! In a...
Gelatin: Homemade Food Thickener Guide
Gelatin: Homemade Food Thickener Guide - Cape Crystal Brands
  • gelatin
September 23, 2023

Gelatin: Homemade Food Thickener Guide

Welcome to my guide on using gelatin as a homemade food thickener! As someone who loves to cook...
Hydrocolloids Explained: The Culinary Game-Changer!
Hydrocolloids Explained: The Culinary Game-Changer! - Cape Crystal Brands
  • hydrocolloids
September 23, 2023

Hydrocolloids Explained: The Culinary Game-Changer!

As a food journalist, I have explored various ingredients that have revolutionized the culinary world. Among them,...
Is Cellulose Gum Bad for You? Risks, Benefits, and Uses Explained
Is Cellulose Gum Bad for You? Risks, Benefits, and Uses Explained - Cape Crystal Brands
  • cellulose gum
September 23, 2023

Is Cellulose Gum Bad for You? Risks, Benefits, and Uses Explained

Cellulose gum, a common food additive, has been taking center stage in various food products....
Harnessing the Power of Emulsifiers: Creating Creamy, Stable Sauces
Harnessing the Power of Emulsifiers: Creating Creamy, Stable Sauces - Cape Crystal Brands
  • emulsifiers
September 22, 2023

Harnessing the Power of Emulsifiers: Creating Creamy, Stable Sauces

Can oil and water mix? Conventional wisdom says no, but with emulsifiers, they can mix....

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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