Cream chargers have gained in favour since their introduction to the market in the early 1900s. Because of their versatility and their ability to inject pressurised gas (nitrous oxide, or N2O) into a liquid and aerate it safely and quickly, they have found widespread usage in the food and beverage sector. In addition to their widespread use in the food service industry, these gadgets are also becoming increasingly popular in the home kitchen.
Whipped cream. The most well-known and widespread usage of cream chargers is for whipping cream. Injecting the N2O from a cream charger canister creates a frothy texture by reacting with the fats, gelatines, and other stabilising agents in the cream. Since N2O occurs naturally in our environment, whipping cream by hand is conceivable; however, using a cream charger is more quicker and easier.A whipped cream dispenser is not complete without a whipped cream charger. Period. It’s the main ingredient in making the fluffy, velvety whipped cream that we’ve all come to love.
One end of a charger for whipped cream will be narrower than the other. When you are ready to use the whipped cream, place this end into your dispenser and the foil will break on its own. This is the moment when the enchanted gas is discharged from the whipped cream dispenser. Whipped cream chargers are built to withstand intense pressure, and ideally, you should seek out chargers that can be refilled with gas and used with a variety of different nozzle tips.
Helps keep extra whipped cream fresh
Extra whipped cream can be made at a later time with the use of nitrous oxide in case you overfilled your whip cream dispenser. The lipids in the cream are protected from rancidity thanks to this miraculous gas, which displaces oxygen in the cream whipper. The shelf life of the whipped cream is successfully extended by around ten days. The only thing you need to do is seal the whip cream dispenser properly.
Simple and Delicious New Recipes
Cream chargers have revolutionised the food and drink business throughout the years. By using N2O charges, professional chefs have created exciting new dishes. Nitrous oxide cylinders may also be used to make whipped chocolate mousse, Pina Coladas, and nitro cold brew, in addition to whipped cream.
Cream chargers may be used for more than just making whipped cream. Purees and liquids, when combined with a small amount of gelatin, can produce a flavorful foam. Cream chargers can be used to whisk up everything from custards and meringue to cake mixes. Whether hot or cold, the resultant foams are delicious. In order to provide icy foams, the dispenser is often submerged in ice water for 15 minutes before being used.