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Hydrocolloid: Locust Bean Gum
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October 2, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Locust Bean Gum

Locust Bean Gum (LBG), also known as carob gum, is a galactomannan polysaccharide derived from...
Hydrocolloid: Lambda Carrageenan
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October 1, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Lambda Carrageenan

Lambda Carrageenan, a distinct form of carrageenan, is a sulfated polysaccharide extracted from certain red...
Hydrocolloid: Gellan Gum
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October 1, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Gellan Gum

Gellan Gum, a polysaccharide produced by the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea, has carved a niche for itself...
Hydrocolloid: Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA)
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October 1, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA)

Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA), an ester of alginic acid derived from brown seaweed, has been...
Hydrocolloid: Sodium Alginate
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October 1, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Sodium Alginate

Sodium alginate, a natural extract from brown seaweed, has been making waves in the food...
Hydrocolloid: Xanthan Gum
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October 1, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum, a polysaccharide secreted by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris, has become a staple in both...
Hydrocolloid Agar Agar
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October 1, 2023

Hydrocolloid Agar Agar

Agar agar, often simply referred to as agar, is a gelatinous substance derived from red...
Hydrocolloid: Tara Gum
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October 1, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Tara Gum

Tara Gum, derived from the seeds of the tara tree (Caesalpinia spinosa), is a natural...
Hydrocolloid: Pectin
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  • Hydrocolloid - Pectin
October 1, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Pectin

Pectin, a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in the cell walls of fruits, has been a...

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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