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Exploring the Different Types of Food Thickeners and Thickening Agents
Exploring the Different Types of Food Thickeners and Thickening Agents - Cape Crystal Brands
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September 21, 2023

Exploring the Different Types of Food Thickeners and Thickening Agents

Have you ever wondered what gives your favorite sauces a velvety texture or makes the soups...
The Secret to Silky Gravies: Hydrocolloids in Classic Thanksgiving Roasts
The Secret to Silky Gravies: Hydrocolloids in Classic Thanksgiving Roasts - Cape Crystal Brands
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September 20, 2023

The Secret to Silky Gravies: Hydrocolloids in Classic Thanksgiving Roasts

Greetings fellow food enthusiasts! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I'm excited to share with...
Introduction to Alginate-Based Food Encapsulation
Introduction to Alginate-Based Food Encapsulation - Cape Crystal Brands
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September 20, 2023

Introduction to Alginate-Based Food Encapsulation

In this comprehensive exploration, we'll embark on an illuminating journey into the realm of alginate-based...
Hydrocolloid Innovations in Regional Delights: Perfecting New England Clam Chowder
Hydrocolloid Innovations in Regional Delights: Perfecting New England Clam Chowder - Cape Crystal Brands
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September 20, 2023

Hydrocolloid Innovations in Regional Delights: Perfecting New England Clam Chowder

As a professional copywriting journalist, I am always on the lookout for innovations that can...
Is Gellan Gum Safe for Vegans? Exploring the Benefits and Risks of this Food Additive
Is Gellan Gum Safe for Vegans? Exploring the Benefits and Risks of this Food Additive - Cape Crystal Brands
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September 19, 2023

Is Gellan Gum Safe for Vegans? Exploring the Benefits and Risks of this Food Additive

ABOVE: Decorative transparent jelly dessert made using gellan gum. Are you looking for a plant-based...
Konjac Powder vs. Xanthan Gum: What’s the Difference in 2023?
Konjac Powder vs. Xanthan Gum: What’s the Difference in 2023? - Cape Crystal Brands
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September 18, 2023

Konjac Powder vs. Xanthan Gum: What’s the Difference in 2023?

Picture this: you’re whipping up a culinary masterpiece, and you need a thickening agent to...
Understanding Food Gelling Thickeners: An Overview
Understanding Food Gelling Thickeners: An Overview - Cape Crystal Brands
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September 16, 2023

Understanding Food Gelling Thickeners: An Overview

Have you ever wondered how your favorite ice cream gets its delightful creamy texture or...
Using Agar Agar Powder in Your Recipes: Useful Tips
Using Agar Agar Powder in Your Recipes: Useful Tips - Cape Crystal Brands
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September 15, 2023

Using Agar Agar Powder in Your Recipes: Useful Tips

Agar agar powder, often referred to simply as agar powder, is a versatile and plant-based...
From Seaweed to Kitchen: Cooking with Red Algae Kappa Carrageenan
From Seaweed to Kitchen: Cooking with Red Algae Kappa Carrageenan - Cape Crystal Brands
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September 14, 2023

From Seaweed to Kitchen: Cooking with Red Algae Kappa Carrageenan

Have you ever wondered how some foods have a smooth, creamy, or gel-like texture? How...

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.

Click here to make your selection.