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How is Sodium Alginate Graded?
How is Sodium Alginate Graded? - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Sodium Alginate Grading
December 24, 2023

How is Sodium Alginate Graded?

Sodium alginate, a versatile polymer, is classified into different grades based on various factors such as viscosity,...
Lecithin Benefits and Uses Guide | Healthy Living
Lecithin Benefits and Uses Guide | Healthy Living - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Lecithin Benefits
December 23, 2023

Lecithin Benefits and Uses Guide | Healthy Living

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the benefits and uses of lecithin. Lecithin is a natural fatty substance...
What is Vegan Shrimp: A Sustainable Seafood Alternative
What is Vegan Shrimp: A Sustainable Seafood Alternative - Cape Crystal Brands
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December 23, 2023

What is Vegan Shrimp: A Sustainable Seafood Alternative

Vegan shrimp is a delicious and sustainable seafood alternative that is made from plant-based ingredients. It offers a cruelty-free...
Is Glycerol Ester of Rosin Bad for You?
Is Glycerol Ester of Rosin Bad for You? - Cape Crystal Brands
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December 23, 2023

Is Glycerol Ester of Rosin Bad for You?

The use of additives in food production is a topic of ongoing concern and discussion....
Microcrystalline Cellulose: Transforming the Food and Pharmaceuticals Industries
Microcrystalline Cellulose: Transforming the Food and Pharmaceuticals Industries - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
December 22, 2023

Microcrystalline Cellulose: Transforming the Food and Pharmaceuticals Industries

Welcome to our exploration of microcrystalline cellulose, a remarkable ingredient that plays a vital role in...
Alginate in Edible Packaging and Food Preservation
Alginate in Edible Packaging and Food Preservation - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Alginate in Edible Packaging
December 22, 2023

Alginate in Edible Packaging and Food Preservation

Welcome to our article on the exciting world of alginate in the realm of edible packaging and food preservation. In...
Alginate in Meat Product Formulation and Texturization
Alginate in Meat Product Formulation and Texturization - Cape Crystal Brands
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December 22, 2023

Alginate in Meat Product Formulation and Texturization

Sodium alginate, a natural polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweed, plays a crucial role in the formulation and...
Alginate: The Multifaceted Hydrocolloid Transforming Food Industry Application
Alginate: The Multifaceted Hydrocolloid Transforming Food Industry Application - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Alginate
December 22, 2023

Alginate: The Multifaceted Hydrocolloid Transforming Food Industry Application

Alginate is a versatile hydrocolloid that is transforming the food industry. Its unique properties make...
Alginate's Role in Dairy Product Stabilization
Alginate's Role in Dairy Product Stabilization - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Alginate's Role in Dairy Produc
December 22, 2023

Alginate's Role in Dairy Product Stabilization

Alginate, a natural ingredient derived from seaweed, plays a vital role in stabilizing various dairy...

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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