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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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October 1, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Pectin

Pectin, a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in the cell walls of fruits, has been a...
Hydrocolloid: Konjac Gum
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October 1, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Konjac Gum

Konjac Gum, derived from the tuber of the konjac plant (Amorphophallus konjac), has been a...
Hydrocolloid: Gum Arabic
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October 1, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Gum Arabic

Gum Arabic, also known as acacia gum, is a natural gum derived from the hardened...
Hydrocolloid: Guar Gum
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October 1, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Guar Gum

Guar Gum, a polysaccharide derived from the seeds of the guar plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), has...
Hydrocolloid: Cellulose Gum
Hydrocolloid: Cellulose Gum - Cape Crystal Brands
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October 1, 2023

Hydrocolloid: Cellulose Gum

Cellulose Gum, also known as carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), is a cellulose derivative that has garnered...
Carrageenan: The Secret Ingredient for Perfect Gels & Creamy Textures!
Hydrocolloid: Kappa Carrageenan - Cape Crystal Brands
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October 1, 2023

Carrageenan: The Secret Ingredient for Perfect Gels & Creamy Textures!

Imagine transforming a simple liquid into a firm, sliceable gel—what's the secret ingredient? Enter kappa...
Environmental Impact of Hydrocolloid Production
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September 30, 2023

Environmental Impact of Hydrocolloid Production

Hydrocolloids are widely used in the food industry as thickening agents, stabilizers, gelling agents, and emulsifiers. While they are essential to food production,...
How Hydrocolloids Add Texture to Foods
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September 30, 2023

How Hydrocolloids Add Texture to Foods

Hydrocolloids are a class of food additives that play a crucial role in the texture of food products....

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.

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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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