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Can Dogs Eat Xanthan Gum? What Every Pet Owner Should Know
August 26, 2023
Can Dogs Eat Xanthan Gum? What Every Pet Owner Should Know
Pet owners are always cautious about what their dogs eat—but what about xanthan gum, a...
Is Pectin Vegan?
August 25, 2023
Is Pectin Vegan?
Have you ever scrutinized the ingredients on the back of your favorite jams, jellies, or even some...
Hydrocolloid Bibliography: Essential Books, Journals & Articles
August 24, 2023
Hydrocolloid Bibliography: Essential Books, Journals & Articles
Please note that more recent resources might be available, and I recommend searching academic databases,...
Family Friendly Vegetarian: Getting Your Family Excited for Plant-Based Meals
August 23, 2023
Family Friendly Vegetarian: Getting Your Family Excited for Plant-Based Meals
Vegetarianism is more popular than ever which means the choices for vegetarian families are greater...
Beyond Taste: The Multi-Functional Role of Hydrocolloids in Food
August 21, 2023
Beyond Taste: The Multi-Functional Role of Hydrocolloids in Food
In the captivating realm of culinary artistry, where flavors, textures, aromas, and colors harmonize to...
Uncovering the Benefits of Tara Gum
August 19, 2023
Uncovering the Benefits of Tara Gum
Tara Gum is a natural food additive derived from the tara tree seeds of the...
From Jams to Jellies: Demystifying the Spectrum of Pectins and Their Culinary Marvels
August 18, 2023
From Jams to Jellies: Demystifying the Spectrum of Pectins and Their Culinary Marvels
Pectin is a polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, used as a gelling agent, dietary fiber,...
From Sweet to Savory: Unleash the Potential of Veg Gelatin Powder
August 17, 2023
From Sweet to Savory: Unleash the Potential of Veg Gelatin Powder
Gelatin has long been a staple in the culinary world, known for its ability to...
What is a Food Emulsifier and What Are Its Benefits?
August 17, 2023
What is a Food Emulsifier and What Are Its Benefits?
Food emulsifiers are additives that help blend oil and water, stabilize processed foods, and improve texture....
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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