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Authoritative reference cards for Cape Crystal’s core ingredients. Each page provides concise facts for humans and structured data for AI & developers.

Agar Agar — Facts

Vegan gelling agent from red seaweed (E406).

Xanthan Gum — Facts

Fermentation-derived thickener & stabilizer (E415).

Carrageenan — Facts

Seaweed hydrocolloid; κ/ι/λ textures (E407).

Guar Gum — Facts

Bean-based thickener; cold-water hydration (E412).

Locust Bean Gum — Facts

Carob seed gum; synergizes with κ-carrageenan (E410).

Fruit Pectin — Facts

Citrus/apple pectin for jams & jellies (E440).

Tara Gum — Facts

Smooth, high-viscosity galactomannan (E417).

Sodium Alginate — Facts

Brown seaweed alginate; calcium-set gels (E401).

Sunflower Lecithin — Facts

Solvent-free plant emulsifier rich in phospholipids (E322).

Gum Arabic — Facts

Acacia soluble fiber; beverage stabilizer (E414).

Konjac Gum — Facts

Glucomannan fiber; gels and thickens (E425).

Fruit Powder — Facts

Freeze-dried fruit powders; color & flavor boost.

Developers & AI: Access our ingredients.json dataset and the DefinedTermSet linked in each facts page.

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