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Carrageenan: Risks and Benefits in Our Food
Carrageenan: Risks and Benefits in Our Food - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 22, 2024

Carrageenan: Risks and Benefits in Our Food

Welcome to our article on the risks and benefits of carrageenan as a food additive. Carrageenan is a commonly used ingredient derived from red seaweed,...
Is the Food Additive, Xanthan Gum Bad for You?
Is the Food Additive, Xanthan Gum Bad for You? - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 22, 2024

Is the Food Additive, Xanthan Gum Bad for You?

Xanthan gum is a widely used food additive that has garnered attention for its safety and health effects. As a common thickener and stabilizer,...
What is Low Methoxyl Pectin E440?
What is Low Methoxyl Pectin E440? - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 21, 2024

What is Low Methoxyl Pectin E440?

Low Methoxyl Pectin (LM Pectin), also known as E440 Pectin, is a unique ingredient with a range...
Maltodextrin: What Is It, Its Risks and Benefits?
Maltodextrin: What Is It, Its Risks and Benefits? - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 21, 2024

Maltodextrin: What Is It, Its Risks and Benefits?

Maltodextrin is a commonly used additive in a wide variety of foods and beverages, including weight-training...
The Common Food Emulsifiers and Their Health Risks
The Common Food Emulsifiers and Their Health Risks - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 20, 2024

The Common Food Emulsifiers and Their Health Risks

Emulsifiers play a significant role in the texture and shelf life of processed and packaged...
Is Polysorbate-80 Bad for You?
Is Polysorbate-80 Bad for You? - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 20, 2024

Is Polysorbate-80 Bad for You?

Polysorbate-80, also known as Tween 80, is an artificial nonionic surfactant and emulsifier commonly used in food, cosmetics,...
Guar Gum Health Effects
Guar Gum Health Effects - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 19, 2024

Guar Gum Health Effects

Guar gum is a popular food additive made from guar beans, commonly used in the...
What are Emulsifiers: A Guide to their Functions and Examples in Food
What are Emulsifiers: A Guide to their Functions and Examples in Food - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 18, 2024

What are Emulsifiers: A Guide to their Functions and Examples in Food

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on emulsifiers! In this article, we will explore the functions and examples...
Top Baking Powder Alternatives for Recipes
Top Baking Powder Alternatives for Recipes - Cape Crystal Brands
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January 18, 2024

Top Baking Powder Alternatives for Recipes

Are you missing baking powder but still want to whip up some delicious baked goods?...

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.

Click here to make your selection.