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Spherification of Fruit Juices: A Modern Gastronomy Technique
Spherification of Fruit Juices: A Modern Gastronomy Technique - Cape Crystal Brands
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September 30, 2023

Spherification of Fruit Juices: A Modern Gastronomy Technique

If you're a foodie always on the lookout for new techniques to up your cooking...
Hydrocolloid's Role in Plant-Based Meat and Dairy Alternatives
Hydrocolloid's Role in Plant-Based Meat and Dairy Alternatives - Cape Crystal Brands
  • hydrocolloids plant-based meat
September 30, 2023

Hydrocolloid's Role in Plant-Based Meat and Dairy Alternatives

If you're curious about the world of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy, you might have heard...
Hydrocolloid Alternatives to Animal-Based Gelling Agents
Hydrocolloid Alternatives to Animal-Based Gelling Agents - Cape Crystal Brands
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September 30, 2023

Hydrocolloid Alternatives to Animal-Based Gelling Agents

If you're looking for sustainable options to improve the quality of your products, hydrocolloid solutions might be...
Practical Tips for Using Hydrocolloids in Everyday Cooking
Practical Tips for Using Hydrocolloids in Everyday Cooking - Cape Crystal Brands
September 30, 2023

Practical Tips for Using Hydrocolloids in Everyday Cooking

If you want to elevate your home cooking skills, hydrocolloids are a great place to...
Making Homemade Gels & Thickeners with Hydrocolloids
Making Homemade Gels & Thickeners with Hydrocolloids - Cape Crystal Brands
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September 30, 2023

Making Homemade Gels & Thickeners with Hydrocolloids

Have you ever wondered how to make homemade gels and thickeners that are smooth, stable,...
Ethical Sourcing of Natural Hydrocolloids
Ethical Sourcing of Natural Hydrocolloids - Cape Crystal Brands
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September 30, 2023

Ethical Sourcing of Natural Hydrocolloids

As a responsible consumer, you may have heard the term "ethical sourcing" thrown around, but...
He Did It! Chemist Turns Lead Into Gold
He Did It! Chemist Turns Lead Into Gold - Cape Crystal Brands
  • alchemy of gold and foods
September 30, 2023

He Did It! Chemist Turns Lead Into Gold

Alchemy, the ancient practice of attempting to transform base metals into gold, has long been...
8 Health Trends of 2023 and the Rise of Hydrocolloids
8 Health Trends of 2023 and the Rise of Hydrocolloids - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Hydrocolloid trends
September 29, 2023

8 Health Trends of 2023 and the Rise of Hydrocolloids

Healthy food isn't just about salads and bland, or uninspiring meals anymore. It's a vibrant...
Latest Research Findings on Hydrocolloids
Latest Research Findings on Hydrocolloids - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Hydrocolloid Latest Research
September 29, 2023

Latest Research Findings on Hydrocolloids

If you're in the food industry, you're likely familiar with hydrocolloids. These versatile food ingredients have a range...

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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