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Unleash Natural Sweetness with Freeze Dried Strawberry Powder
Unleash Natural Sweetness with Freeze Dried Strawberry Powder - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Freeze Dried Strawberry Powder
October 2, 2023

Unleash Natural Sweetness with Freeze Dried Strawberry Powder

If you're looking for a versatile ingredient that can add a burst of natural sweetness...
The Benefits of Sunflower Lecithin
The Benefits of Sunflower Lecithin - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Sunflower Lecithin
October 2, 2023

The Benefits of Sunflower Lecithin

Sunflower lecithin is becoming increasingly popular amongst people who want to improve their overall health and...
The Importance of Food Thickeners for Thickening
The Importance of Food Thickeners for Thickening - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Food Thickeners
October 2, 2023

The Importance of Food Thickeners for Thickening

Discover the role of important food thickeners in enhancing texture and stability in culinary fare....
The Surprising Uses of Sodium Citrate
The Surprising Uses of Sodium Citrate - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Sodium Citrate Uses
October 2, 2023

The Surprising Uses of Sodium Citrate

When you think of sodium citrate, the first thing that may come to mind is...
Hydrocolloid Additives in Pet Food: Are They Really Safe for My Pet?
Hydrocolloid Additives in Pet Food: Are They Really Safe for My Pet? - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Are Hydrocolloids Pet Safe
October 2, 2023

Hydrocolloid Additives in Pet Food: Are They Really Safe for My Pet?

As a pet owner, you want to ensure that your furry friend is consuming a...
Types of Hydrocolloids: Natural vs Synthetic
Types of Hydrocolloids: Natural vs Synthetic - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Hydrocolloid Types
October 2, 2023

Types of Hydrocolloids: Natural vs Synthetic

Hydrocolloids are among the most widely used ingredients in various industries. They are known for their...
Common Hydrocolloids: Versatile Additives in the Food Industry
Common Hydrocolloids: Versatile Additives in the Food Industry - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Hydrocolloids Common Types
October 2, 2023

Common Hydrocolloids: Versatile Additives in the Food Industry

Hydrocolloids are natural polymers, known as polysaccharides, that function as thickening agents, gelling agents, stabilizers, emulsifiers, water-binding agents, and texturizers in various food products. As food...
What are Hydrocolloids?
What are Hydrocolloids? - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Hydrodcolloids-What Are They?
October 2, 2023

What are Hydrocolloids?

Hydrocolloids are natural and functional ingredients commonly used in the food industry for their stabilizing, thickening, gelling, emulsifying, and texture-modifying properties....
Hydrocolloid: Iota Carrageenan
Hydrocolloid: Iota Carrageenan - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Hydrocolloid - Iota Carrageenan
October 2, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Iota Carrageenan

Iota Carrageenan, a type of carrageenan extracted from specific red seaweeds, has been celebrated for...

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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