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FDA Launches New Human Foods Program
FDA Launches New Human Foods Program
  • FDA Human Foods Program
October 3, 2024

FDA Launches New Human Foods Program

How has the FDA Food program changed to meet today's fast-paced world? What does this mean for food...
Exploring the Unique Qualities of Iota and Kappa Carrageenan
Exploring the Unique Qualities of Iota and Kappa Carrageenan
  • Carrageenan
September 28, 2024

Exploring the Unique Qualities of Iota and Kappa Carrageenan

In the world of food science and industrial applications, few ingredients are as versatile and...
Potassium Bicarbonate: A Key Ingredient in Low-Sodium Diets
Potassium Bicarbonate: A Key Ingredient in Low-Sodium Diets
  • cooking with potassium bicarbonate
September 27, 2024

Potassium Bicarbonate: A Key Ingredient in Low-Sodium Diets

In the quest for healthier eating habits, many individuals are turning to low-sodium diets to...
Hidden Chemicals in Food Packaging Linked to Breast Cancer – What You Need to Know!
Hidden Chemicals in Food Packaging Linked to Breast Cancer – What You Need to Know!
  • Packaging and Breast Cancer
September 24, 2024

Hidden Chemicals in Food Packaging Linked to Breast Cancer – What You Need to Know!

Do you unknowingly increase your breast cancer risk with every packaged meal? A recent breast cancer study has found...
New Salmonella Regulation in Poultry
New Salmonella Regulation in Poultry
  • Salmonella Regulation
September 22, 2024

New Salmonella Regulation in Poultry

Have you ever thought about the safety of your chicken dinner? The USDA is now focusing more...
Backdoor Breathing: A Whole New Way to Catch Your Breath
Backdoor Breathing: A Whole New Way to Catch Your Breath
  • cloacal respiration
September 17, 2024

Backdoor Breathing: A Whole New Way to Catch Your Breath

Have you ever thought about a secret way humans could breathe? Some animals use cloacal...
Clean Label Stabilizers and Emulsifiers
Clean Label Stabilizers and Emulsifiers
  • Clean Label Stabilizers and Emulsifiers
September 15, 2024

Clean Label Stabilizers and Emulsifiers

Ever wondered how your favorite creamy yogurt or smooth mocha stays so perfect? It's thanks...
The Acacia Gum Advantage: How This Ancient Ingredient Is Modernizing US Industries
The Acacia Gum Advantage: How This Ancient Ingredient Is Modernizing US Industries
  • Acacia gum
September 11, 2024

The Acacia Gum Advantage: How This Ancient Ingredient Is Modernizing US Industries

Acacia gum, also known as gum arabic, is a natural, versatile substance derived from the...
Pardon Me Miss, Is That Your Liver That's Showing?
Pardon Me Miss, Is That Your Liver That's Showing?
  • tartrazine (FD&C Yellow 5)
September 8, 2024

Pardon Me Miss, Is That Your Liver That's Showing?

Imagine a world where you can see your health just by looking under your skin....

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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