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Are Hydrocolloids Safe for Cats? Your Friendly Guide
Are Hydrocolloids Safe for Cats? Your Friendly Guide - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Cat food
September 22, 2023

Are Hydrocolloids Safe for Cats? Your Friendly Guide

If you're a cat owner, you want to provide your furry companion with the best...
The Ultimate Guide to Nutritious Home-Made Pet Foods
The Ultimate Guide to Nutritious Home-Made Pet Foods - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Pet Food
September 22, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Nutritious Home-Made Pet Foods

As a pet owner, you want to ensure that your furry friend receives the best...
Gluten-Free Gastronomy: Emulsifier and Hydrocolloids Transforming Your Dishes
Gluten-Free Gastronomy: Emulsifier and Hydrocolloids Transforming Your Dishes - Cape Crystal Brands
  • emulsifiers
September 22, 2023

Gluten-Free Gastronomy: Emulsifier and Hydrocolloids Transforming Your Dishes

The gluten-free diet has surged in acceptance in recent years. Chefs and food scientists continuously...
Exploring the Different Types of Food Thickeners and Thickening Agents
Exploring the Different Types of Food Thickeners and Thickening Agents - Cape Crystal Brands
  • thickeners
September 21, 2023

Exploring the Different Types of Food Thickeners and Thickening Agents

Have you ever wondered what gives your favorite sauces a velvety texture or makes the soups...
The Secret to Silky Gravies: Hydrocolloids in Classic Thanksgiving Roasts
The Secret to Silky Gravies: Hydrocolloids in Classic Thanksgiving Roasts - Cape Crystal Brands
  • hydrocolloid
September 20, 2023

The Secret to Silky Gravies: Hydrocolloids in Classic Thanksgiving Roasts

Greetings fellow food enthusiasts! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I'm excited to share with...
Introduction to Alginate-Based Food Encapsulation
Introduction to Alginate-Based Food Encapsulation - Cape Crystal Brands
  • alginate
September 20, 2023

Introduction to Alginate-Based Food Encapsulation

In this comprehensive exploration, we'll embark on an illuminating journey into the realm of alginate-based...
Hydrocolloid Innovations in Regional Delights: Perfecting New England Clam Chowder
Hydrocolloid Innovations in Regional Delights: Perfecting New England Clam Chowder - Cape Crystal Brands
  • hydrocolloid
September 20, 2023

Hydrocolloid Innovations in Regional Delights: Perfecting New England Clam Chowder

As a professional copywriting journalist, I am always on the lookout for innovations that can...
Is Gellan Gum Safe for Vegans? Exploring the Benefits and Risks of this Food Additive
Is Gellan Gum Safe for Vegans? Exploring the Benefits and Risks of this Food Additive - Cape Crystal Brands
  • gellan gum
September 19, 2023

Is Gellan Gum Safe for Vegans? Exploring the Benefits and Risks of this Food Additive

ABOVE: Decorative transparent jelly dessert made using gellan gum. Are you looking for a plant-based...
Konjac Powder vs. Xanthan Gum: What’s the Difference in 2023?
Konjac Powder vs. Xanthan Gum: What’s the Difference in 2023? - Cape Crystal Brands
  • konjac powder
September 18, 2023

Konjac Powder vs. Xanthan Gum: What’s the Difference in 2023?

Picture this: you’re whipping up a culinary masterpiece, and you need a thickening agent to...

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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