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The Evolution of Gelatin: Agar Agar's Rise as a Vegan-Friendly Alternative
September 6, 2023
The Evolution of Gelatin: Agar Agar's Rise as a Vegan-Friendly Alternative
Jelly cake or Agar agar cake decorated with soft colorful flowers. Gelatin, that wobbly wonder we've...
An In-Depth Look at Gellan Gum: Uses, Benefits, and Safety in 2023
September 5, 2023
An In-Depth Look at Gellan Gum: Uses, Benefits, and Safety in 2023
Did you know that a versatile and safe ingredient, gellan gum, is widely used in...
Reviving Classic Flavor: Hydrocolloids in Grandma's Fruit Pie Recipes
September 4, 2023
Reviving Classic Flavor: Hydrocolloids in Grandma's Fruit Pie Recipes
There's something truly magical about the aroma of a freshly baked fruit pie, reminiscent of...
How Hydrocolloids Improve Food: Texture, Stability and Shelf Life
September 2, 2023
How Hydrocolloids Improve Food: Texture, Stability and Shelf Life
Ever wonder why salad dressings don’t separate or how ice cream stays creamy? The secret...
Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Carboxymethylcellulose in Food
September 1, 2023
Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Carboxymethylcellulose in Food
Carboxymethylcellulose, derived from plant cell walls and used as a food additive, is also found...
Creating Your First Butter Board: How to Make and Use Compound Butters
August 31, 2023
Creating Your First Butter Board: How to Make and Use Compound Butters
Are you fed up with just having plain butter on your toast or rolls? Why...
2023 Food Trends: Exploring the Top 10 Trending Foods
August 30, 2023
2023 Food Trends: Exploring the Top 10 Trending Foods
This year’s food trends are sure to tantalize your taste buds and bring something new...
The Power of Ice Cream Stabilizers: A Comprehensive Guide
August 29, 2023
The Power of Ice Cream Stabilizers: A Comprehensive Guide
The average American consumes more than 16 pounds of ice cream each year. Have you ever paused...
What Is Locust Bean Gum?
August 28, 2023
What Is Locust Bean Gum?
Have you ever wondered what makes your favorite ice cream so thick and smooth? Perhaps...
About CapeCrystal
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.
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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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