Cape Crystal Brands Blog

Discovering the Advantages of Hydrocolloids in Food Products
Discovering the Advantages of Hydrocolloids in Food Products - Cape Crystal Brands
  • agar agar
September 2, 2023

Discovering the Advantages of Hydrocolloids in Food Products

Imagine biting into a velvety chocolate mousse or enjoying the smooth, creamy texture of your...
Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Carboxymethylcellulose in Food
Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Carboxymethylcellulose in Food - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Carboxymethylcellulose
September 1, 2023

Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Carboxymethylcellulose in Food

Carboxymethylcellulose, derived from plant cell walls and used as a food additive, is also found...
Creating Your First Butter Board: How to Make and Use Compound Butters
Creating Your First Butter Board: How to Make and Use Compound Butters - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Butterboards
August 31, 2023

Creating Your First Butter Board: How to Make and Use Compound Butters

Are you fed up with just having plain butter on your toast or rolls? Why...
2023 Food Trends: Exploring the Top 10 Trending Foods
2023 Food Trends: Exploring the Top 10 Trending Foods - Cape Crystal Brands
August 30, 2023

2023 Food Trends: Exploring the Top 10 Trending Foods

This year’s food trends are sure to tantalize your taste buds and bring something new...
The Power of Ice Cream Stabilizers: A Comprehensive Guide
The Power of Ice Cream Stabilizers: A Comprehensive Guide - Cape Crystal Brands
  • creamy ice cream
August 29, 2023

The Power of Ice Cream Stabilizers: A Comprehensive Guide

The average American consumes more than 16 pounds of ice cream each year. Have you ever paused...
What Is Locust Bean Gum?
What Is Locust Bean Gum? - Cape Crystal Brands
  • locust bean gum
August 28, 2023

What Is Locust Bean Gum?

Have you ever wondered what makes your favorite ice cream so thick and smooth? Perhaps...
Is Xanthan Gum Safe for Dogs?
Is Xanthan Gum Safe for Dogs? - Cape Crystal Brands
  • dog diet
August 26, 2023

Is Xanthan Gum Safe for Dogs?

There are dozens of toxic people foods that you should avoid feeding your dog. Have you ever...
Is Pectin Vegan?
Is Pectin Vegan? - Cape Crystal Brands
  • dairy free
August 25, 2023

Is Pectin Vegan?

Have you ever scrutinized the ingredients on the back of your favorite jams, jellies, or even some...
Introducing Our Comprehensive Bibliography on Hydrocolloids, Gums, Stabilizers, and Emulsifiers
Introducing Our Comprehensive Bibliography on Hydrocolloids, Gums, Stabilizers, and Emulsifiers - Cape Crystal Brands
  • Bibliography
August 24, 2023

Introducing Our Comprehensive Bibliography on Hydrocolloids, Gums, Stabilizers, and Emulsifiers

Please note that more recent resources might be available, and I recommend searching academic databases,...

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.