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A Comprehensive Comparison of Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum
April 9, 2025
A Comprehensive Comparison of Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum
Ever wondered if gums can ever be used in cooking or in the food industry?...
Reverse Specification Instructions
April 8, 2025
Reverse Specification Instructions
Creating a reverse specification using Cape Crystal Brands Sodium Alginate typically means formulating a desired...
Why Isn’t Propylparaben Banned as a Food Additive?
April 4, 2025
Why Isn’t Propylparaben Banned as a Food Additive?
Propylparaben is a common food preservative found in many products. It's legal in the U.S....
Exploring the Indispensable Role of Pectin in Jam
April 3, 2025
Exploring the Indispensable Role of Pectin in Jam
There is hardly anyone who would not love the delicious taste of jams and fruit...
Understanding Natural and Synthetic Emulsifiers: Key Differences and Uses
March 25, 2025
Understanding Natural and Synthetic Emulsifiers: Key Differences and Uses
Emulsifiers mix oil and water, key in mayonnaise, cosmetics, and drugs. Natural ones, like soybean...
Top Hydrocolloid Research and Reading List
March 23, 2025
Top Hydrocolloid Research and Reading List
Hydrocolloids are key ingredients in food science. They include natural and synthetic compounds like carrageenan,...
Take the Guesswork Out of Culinary Gels, Foams, and Sauces
March 22, 2025
Take the Guesswork Out of Culinary Gels, Foams, and Sauces
In the ever-evolving world of culinary science and food innovation, precision isn’t just helpful—it’s essential....
A Deep Dive into the Unexpected Uses and Benefits of Calcium Chloride
March 22, 2025
A Deep Dive into the Unexpected Uses and Benefits of Calcium Chloride
What comes to your mind when you read or hear about calcium chloride? Well, the...
Natural vs. Synthetic Thickeners in Dairy: Key Differences
March 18, 2025
Natural vs. Synthetic Thickeners in Dairy: Key Differences
In the quest for the perfect texture in dairy products, manufacturers often choose between natural...
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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