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Raw Food Diet for Puppies
Raw Food Diet for Puppies - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Raw Food for Puppies
October 18, 2023

Raw Food Diet for Puppies

Switching a puppy to a raw food diet can provide optimal nutrition for their growth...
How to Use Chia Seeds
How to Use Chia Seeds - Cape Crystal Brands
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October 18, 2023

How to Use Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are a nutrient-packed superfood that can be easily incorporated into your daily diet, offering...
What is Sodium Alginate?
What is Sodium Alginate? - Cape Crystal Brands
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October 18, 2023

What is Sodium Alginate?

Sodium alginate is a versatile natural substance derived from brown algae that is widely used in...
What is Gellan Gum
What is Gellan Gum - Cape Crystal Brands
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October 18, 2023

What is Gellan Gum

Gellan gum is a popular food additive that enhances texture and stability in various foods and...
How is Gelatin Made
How is Gelatin Made - Cape Crystal Brands
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October 18, 2023

How is Gelatin Made

Gelatin, a versatile ingredient used in a wide range of applications, is derived from collagen...
What is Alginate?
What is Alginate? - Cape Crystal Brands
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October 17, 2023

What is Alginate?

Alginate, also known as alginic acid, is a versatile compound derived from brown algae that has a...
Xanthan Gum Uses
Xanthan Gum Uses - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Xanthan Gum Uses
October 17, 2023

Xanthan Gum Uses

Xanthan gum is a powerful ingredient with a wide range of uses in various recipes and as a gluten...
Unlock the Incredible Health Benefits of Apple Pectin
Unlock the Incredible Health Benefits of Apple Pectin - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Apple Pectin
October 17, 2023

Unlock the Incredible Health Benefits of Apple Pectin

Apple pectin is a versatile dietary fiber known for its remarkable health benefits. It is a...
A World Without Hydrocolloids: Imagining foods, medicines, and everyday products without them
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  • World Without Hydrocolloids
October 17, 2023

A World Without Hydrocolloids: Imagining foods, medicines, and everyday products without them

Hydrocolloids, such as food additives, thickening agents, gelling agents, stabilizers, and emulsifiers, play a critical role in our lives, from...

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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