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7 Essential Things to Know About Molecular Gastronomy
7 Essential Things to Know About Molecular Gastronomy
  • Acacia Fiber
June 24, 2025

7 Essential Things to Know About Molecular Gastronomy

Molecular gastronomy is one of the most talked about aspects of the modern-day culinary world....
Why Tara Gum in Ice Cream?
Why Tara Gum in Ice Cream?
  • Tara Gum
June 13, 2025

Why Tara Gum in Ice Cream?

Ever wonder why some ice creams stay smooth and creamy even after weeks in your...
The Essential Food Calculators You Need (and They're Free!)
The Essential Food Calculators You Need (and They're Free!)
  • Food Calculators
June 9, 2025

The Essential Food Calculators You Need (and They're Free!)

If you've ever struggled to get your gel just firm enough, your sauce perfectly smooth,...
Kappa Carrageenan Recipes to Elevate Culinary Creations
Kappa Carrageenan Recipes to Elevate Culinary Creations
  • carrageenan
June 9, 2025

Kappa Carrageenan Recipes to Elevate Culinary Creations

Modern gastronomy is indeed fascinating and it is primarily due to varied ingredients that improves...
WISEcode vs. Ultra-Processed: A Revolution in Food Labeling
WISEcode vs. Ultra-Processed: A Revolution in Food Labeling
  • WISEcode
June 6, 2025

WISEcode vs. Ultra-Processed: A Revolution in Food Labeling

Did you know that nearly 60% of the average American's daily calorie intake comes from ultra-processed...
Warning: These 51 Ingredients in Your Food May Soon Require Labels in Texas
Food Labeling
  • Food Labeling
June 4, 2025

Warning: These 51 Ingredients in Your Food May Soon Require Labels in Texas

A big change is coming for food labeling in the U.S. Senate Bill 25 is waiting for Governor Greg Abbott's sign-off. It wants to add warning labels to products with certain additives. These additives are not safe for humans, according to health experts in Australia, Canada, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
Clean-Label Innovations & Plant-Based Alternatives
Clean-Label Innovations & Plant-Based Alternatives
  • clean-label
June 3, 2025

Clean-Label Innovations & Plant-Based Alternatives

Did you know over 70% of consumers now look for clean label ingredients in their food? This shows a big change in the food world towards being...
Scoop Science: The Magical Additives Behind Perfect Ice Cream
Scoop Science: The Magical Additives Behind Perfect Ice Cream
  • Ice Cream Additives
June 1, 2025

Scoop Science: The Magical Additives Behind Perfect Ice Cream

Ever wondered why your favorite ice cream is so creamy and smooth? Let's dive into the magical...
Exploring the Must-Try Japanese Agar Agar Snacks
Exploring the Must-Try Japanese Agar Agar Snacks
  • Acacia Fiber
May 29, 2025

Exploring the Must-Try Japanese Agar Agar Snacks

What comes to your mind when you think of Japanese snacks? You are most likely...

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.

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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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