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Agar vs. Gelatin vs. Pectin: Which Gelling Agent is Best for You?
March 8, 2025
Agar vs. Gelatin vs. Pectin: Which Gelling Agent is Best for You?
Did you know agar agar is eight times stronger than gelatin? This fact shows how important...
Carrageenan Explained: What It Is and Why It’s in Your Food
March 8, 2025
Carrageenan Explained: What It Is and Why It’s in Your Food
Ever wondered about carrageenan in food? It's a common additive from red seaweed. It thickens,...
Grams vs. Tablespoons: How Many Grams Are in 1/2 Tablespoon of Powder?
March 8, 2025
Grams vs. Tablespoons: How Many Grams Are in 1/2 Tablespoon of Powder?
Are you tired of converting measurements in the kitchen only to end up with inaccurate...
The Future of Gluten-Free Baking: Must-Know Hydrocolloid Trends
March 8, 2025
The Future of Gluten-Free Baking: Must-Know Hydrocolloid Trends
What if the secret to perfect gluten-free baked goods is using new hydrocolloids? The need...
Gluten-Free Baking Secrets: Pro Tips for Using Hydrocolloids Perfectly
March 7, 2025
Gluten-Free Baking Secrets: Pro Tips for Using Hydrocolloids Perfectly
Imagine sinking your teeth into a slice of gluten-free bread that's as soft and chewy...
Gluten-Free Diets & Hydrocolloids: The Health Benefits You Need to Know
March 6, 2025
Gluten-Free Diets & Hydrocolloids: The Health Benefits You Need to Know
​Imagine enjoying your favorite gluten-free bread, not only with the perfect texture but also enriched...
Save Money & Improve Texture: Cost-Effective Hydrocolloids for Baking
March 5, 2025
Save Money & Improve Texture: Cost-Effective Hydrocolloids for Baking
​Navigating the world of gluten-free baking often feels like a quest for the perfect texture...
The Best Hydrocolloids for Gluten-Free Baking: A Side-by-Side Comparison
March 4, 2025
The Best Hydrocolloids for Gluten-Free Baking: A Side-by-Side Comparison
​In gluten-free baking, achieving the desired texture and structure can be challenging due to the...
Gluten-Free Baking Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Hydrocolloids
March 3, 2025
Gluten-Free Baking Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Hydrocolloids
What are hydrocolloids and why are they important in gluten-free baking? Hydrocolloids, such as xanthan...
About CapeCrystal
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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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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