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Maltodextrin Benefits for Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts
Maltodextrin Benefits for Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts
  • Benefits of maltodextrin for muscle recovery
December 24, 2024

Maltodextrin Benefits for Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts

Athletes, weightlifters, and fitness freaks have one thing in common. They rely on carbohydrates as...
Why Acacia Gum for Breakfast is the Ultimate Versatile Ingredient
Why Acacia Gum for Breakfast is the Ultimate Versatile Ingredient
  • Acacia gum
December 16, 2024

Why Acacia Gum for Breakfast is the Ultimate Versatile Ingredient

If you thought that acacia gum for breakfast or gum Arabic is a new food...
Versatile Ingredient Pectin for Cooking and Good Health
Versatile Ingredient Pectin for Cooking and Good Health
  • digestive health
December 13, 2024

Versatile Ingredient Pectin for Cooking and Good Health

Ever wondered the secret behind the gel-like texture of jams and jellies? Well, if you...
Is Guar Gum the New Age Dietary Fiber and Nutritional Supplement?
Is Guar Gum the New Age Dietary Fiber and Nutritional Supplement?
  • Benefits of Guar Gum
December 4, 2024

Is Guar Gum the New Age Dietary Fiber and Nutritional Supplement?

Is guar gum the new-age dietary fiber? Yes, it is, and it’s thoroughly loved by...
Why Locust Bean Gum Deserves To Be a Powerful Health Food?
Why Locust Bean Gum Deserves To Be a Powerful Health Food?
  • locust bean gum
December 3, 2024

Why Locust Bean Gum Deserves To Be a Powerful Health Food?

If you are hearing the word “locust bean gum” for the first time, you ought...
How U.S. and European Food Coloring Standards Differ
How U.S. and European Food Coloring Standards Differ
  • Food Coloring
November 21, 2024

How U.S. and European Food Coloring Standards Differ

Ever wondered why snacks look different in the U.S. compared to Europe? Is it just...
Understanding Maltodextrin Health Effects and Safety
Understanding Maltodextrin Health Effects and Safety
  • Effects on body
November 20, 2024

Understanding Maltodextrin Health Effects and Safety

Maltodextrin is a common food additive that often flies under the radar, yet it plays...
How Propylene Glycol Alginate Transforms Modern Cuisine
How Propylene Glycol Alginate Transforms Modern Cuisine
  • Benefits of PG alginate
November 14, 2024

How Propylene Glycol Alginate Transforms Modern Cuisine

Propylene glycol alginate is a versatile compound that has been subtly transforming the food and...
Calcium Chloride Innovative Uses and Surprising Benefits You Didn’t Know About
Calcium Chloride Innovative Uses and Surprising Benefits You Didn’t Know About
  • Calcium Chloride
November 8, 2024

Calcium Chloride Innovative Uses and Surprising Benefits You Didn’t Know About

Calcium chloride, a versatile inorganic compound, has been quietly revolutionizing various industries with its unique...

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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