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Tara Gum: A Natural Thickening Agent
Tara Gum: A Natural Thickening Agent - Cape Crystal Brands
  • cape crystal
July 23, 2023

Tara Gum: A Natural Thickening Agent

In the world of food science and technology, various natural additives play a crucial role...
Things To Consider For Buying Pure Alginate Powder
Things To Consider For Buying Pure Alginate Powder - Cape Crystal Brands
  • alginate
July 21, 2023

Things To Consider For Buying Pure Alginate Powder

Pure alginate powder, derived from brown seaweed, is a versatile ingredient used in various culinary...
The Versitility of Agar Agar
The Versitility of Agar Agar - Cape Crystal Brands
  • agar agar
April 19, 2023

The Versitility of Agar Agar

Agar agar is a versatile ingredient that has been used in traditional Asian cuisine for...
Brief Origins of Agar Agar a Food Gum and Stabilizer
Brief Origins of Agar Agar a Food Gum and Stabilizer - Cape Crystal Brands
  • agar agar
December 17, 2022

Brief Origins of Agar Agar a Food Gum and Stabilizer

Agar-agar is a Malaysian name with a Japanese origin. Chinese settlers in the east Indies...
How to Use Guar Gum in Your Recipes
How to Use Guar Gum in Your Recipes - Cape Crystal Brands
  • agar agar
September 2, 2022

How to Use Guar Gum in Your Recipes

With Guar Gum in your kitchen pantry, creating gluten-free delicacies is no longer a hassle....
Fruit Pectin Reduced Radiation in Children
Fruit Pectin Reduced Radiation in Children - Cape Crystal Brands
August 22, 2022

Fruit Pectin Reduced Radiation in Children

The Swiss Medical Weekly published the results of an important study in its November 12, 2004, issue...
Adding Tara Gum for a Smoother Ice Cream
Adding Tara Gum for a Smoother Ice Cream - Cape Crystal Brands
  • tara gum
August 12, 2022

Adding Tara Gum for a Smoother Ice Cream

Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or mango… No matter the flavor, we all can agree that ice...
The Ultimate Guide for Using Xanthan Gum in Your Recipes
The Ultimate Guide for Using Xanthan Gum in Your Recipes - Cape Crystal Brands
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August 12, 2022

The Ultimate Guide for Using Xanthan Gum in Your Recipes

If you check the label on any store-bought ice cream, bread, or salad dressing, chances...
Gluten-Free, Old Fashion Butter Milk Biscuits
Gluten-Free, Old Fashion Butter Milk Biscuits - Cape Crystal Brands
  • xanthan gum
August 10, 2022

Gluten-Free, Old Fashion Butter Milk Biscuits

You can make these gluten free old fashion biscuits in about twenty minutes with this...

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.