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Carboxymethyl Cellulose in Food
Carboxymethyl Cellulose in Food - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Carboxymethyl Cellulose
August 16, 2023

Carboxymethyl Cellulose in Food

Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is a versatile food additive derived from cellulose with water solubility, viscosity, and...
What is Arabic Gum? Overview, Uses, Benefits, Health Effects and More
Gum arabic is derived from the sap of Acacia trees
August 15, 2023

What is Arabic Gum? Overview, Uses, Benefits, Health Effects and More

Arabic Gum is a complex carbohydrate extracted from two species of Acacia tree, with many...
What are Stabilizers? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Food Stabilizers
What are Stabilizers? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Food Stabilizers - Cape Crystal Brands
August 15, 2023

What are Stabilizers? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Food Stabilizers

Food stabilizers are additives used to improve the texture, viscosity, and stability of food products. Functions...
The Health Benefits and Possible Side Effects of Sunflower Lecithin in Food
Sunflower Lecithin: Health Benefit & Side Effect
  • Sunflower Lecithin
August 14, 2023

The Health Benefits and Possible Side Effects of Sunflower Lecithin in Food

Sunflower lecithin is a beneficial allergen-free emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent used in food. It provides...
What is Sodium Citrate: Uses, Interactions, Benefits & More
What is Sodium Citrate: Uses, Interactions, Benefits & More - Cape Crystal Brands
  • sodium citrate
August 12, 2023

What is Sodium Citrate: Uses, Interactions, Benefits & More

Sodium citrate is a versatile compound with a low concern level used as a pH buffer in...
Reduce Your Dietary Salt: Exploring the Multifaceted Role of Potassium Bicarbonate in the Food and Health Industry
Reduce Your Dietary Salt: Exploring the Multifaceted Role of Potassium Bicarbonate in the Food and Health Industry - Cape Crystal Brands
  • leavening agent
August 11, 2023

Reduce Your Dietary Salt: Exploring the Multifaceted Role of Potassium Bicarbonate in the Food and Health Industry

The world of food production is a harmonious blend of art and science, where carefully...
13 is Your Lucky Number: A Guide to Baking Success
13 is Your Lucky Number: A Guide to Baking Success - Cape Crystal Brands
  • baking
August 10, 2023

13 is Your Lucky Number: A Guide to Baking Success

Baking success is based both on art and science and the number 13. Let me explain....
Things You Didn't Know About Freeze-Dried Fruit Powders
Things You Didn't Know About Freeze-Dried Fruit Powders - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Fruit powder
August 9, 2023

Things You Didn't Know About Freeze-Dried Fruit Powders

The market for freeze-dried fruit powders is experiencing extraordinary growth due to its ability to add...
How to Have Sensational Fun with Hydrocolloids: Children's Projects and Playtime Ideas!
How to Have Sensational Fun with Hydrocolloids: Children's Projects and Playtime Ideas! - Cape Crystal Brands
August 8, 2023

How to Have Sensational Fun with Hydrocolloids: Children's Projects and Playtime Ideas!

Hydrocolloids can be used in various children's projects to create fun and educational experiences. While they...

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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