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Unlocking the Secrets of Food Stabilizers - Your Guide
Unlocking the Secrets of Food Stabilizers - Your Guide - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Food Stabilizers
November 6, 2023

Unlocking the Secrets of Food Stabilizers - Your Guide

Have you ever wondered how your favorite food products maintain their quality, texture, shape, and...
Understanding Food Emulsifiers: Your Essential Guide
Understanding Food Emulsifiers: Your Essential Guide - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Food Emulsifiers
November 6, 2023

Understanding Food Emulsifiers: Your Essential Guide

Have you ever wondered how mayonnaise, chocolate, or salad dressing gets their smooth texture? The...
Does Lemon Water Live Up to Its Health Claims?
Does Lemon Water Live Up to Its Health Claims? - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Lemon Water
November 5, 2023

Does Lemon Water Live Up to Its Health Claims?

Lemon water has gained popularity in recent years due to its touted health benefits. Many claims...
Sodium Alginate
Sodium Alginate - Cape Crystal Brands
  • sodium alginate
November 4, 2023

Sodium Alginate

Sodium alginate, a multifaceted anionic polysaccharide derived from algae, plays a pivotal role across various...
Panda Express Gluten-Free Menu: What’s Safe to Eat in 2025?
What is Gluten-Free at Panda Express? - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Gluten-Free at Panda Express
November 4, 2023

Panda Express Gluten-Free Menu: What’s Safe to Eat in 2025?

Welcome to this insightful article brought to you by Cape Crystal Brands. Here, we aim...
Replacing Fat in Low-Fat Dairy Products: Ice cream, Yogurt and Cheese Using Hydrocolloids
Replacing Fat in Low-Fat Dairy Products: Ice cream, Yogurt and Cheese Using Hydrocolloids - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Replacing Fat in Low-Fat Dairy Products
November 3, 2023

Replacing Fat in Low-Fat Dairy Products: Ice cream, Yogurt and Cheese Using Hydrocolloids

As more and more consumers seek healthier food options, the demand for low-fat dairy products continues to...
Unveiling the Truth: Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)
Unveiling the Truth: Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)
November 2, 2023

Unveiling the Truth: Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)

Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is a controversial food additive that has gained attention due to its potential health implications....
Role of Hydrocolloids in the Texture and Stability of Frozen Foods
Role of Hydrocolloids in the Texture and Stability of Frozen Foods - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Hydrocolloids Role in Frozen Foods
November 2, 2023

Role of Hydrocolloids in the Texture and Stability of Frozen Foods

Hydrocolloids are a group of compounds widely used in the food industry to enhance the texture...
Impact of Hydrocolloid Production on the Environment
Impact of Hydrocolloid Production on the Environment - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Environmental Impact of Hydrocolloid
November 2, 2023

Impact of Hydrocolloid Production on the Environment

Hydrocolloids are polymers that have the ability to thicken, gel, emulsify, or stabilize a mixture....

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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