It's no wonder there are people still working in the food industry who haven't discovered or heard of cream dispensers or ride-on kitchen siphons. The reason is simple: they are not aware of the immense capabilities of these unique kitchen utensils. But don't worry, this ends today! This guide will take you through the main features of whipped cream chargers and show you everything you can do with them.
WHAT ARE CREAM CHARGERS?
A cream charger is a food-grade steel metal cartridge containing pressurized nitrous oxide gas. N2O gas, short for nitrous oxide, acts as a whipping agent, helping mixes to aerate and bulk up.
Extra fact: To aerate the mixture, a kitchen siphon is necessary. Pressurized N2O is introduced into this through a gas capsule.
Today it is possible to find a wide range of cream chargers suitable for all needs on the market. The smallest and most standard size for most cream dispensers is 8 g. Other sizes available are 580g, 615g, and 640g. The latter is equivalent to more than 80 traditional cans, so a larger cream loader is an absolute recommendation.
8G CREAM CHARGERS VS 615G NITROUS OXIDE CANISTERS
So far you have two clear things about cream chargers:
- A cream charger can be a cartridge/capsule/can or a portable cylinder/ canister filled with food-grade nitrous oxide (N2O).
- A cream charger is affordable in different sizes and suitable for many needs.
The next step is to know the advantages of using an 8g or larger one.
8G N2O CARTRIDGES
An 8-gram N2O cartridge is the smallest version of cream chargers in the industry. They are not rechargeable and are usually designed with a silver finish; they are also highly recommended for low volume use at home or for a first test.
A capsule is typically 2.6 inches long and 0.5 inches wide at the bottom.
- For an important occasion or business, you can purchase a pack of 24 or 50 8-gram N2O chargers.
HOW TO USE THE 8-GRAM N2O CARTRIDGES
All you have to do is:
- Fill your cream siphon with the appropriate ingredients (such as liquid whipping cream)
- Unscrew the cover of the siphon loading tank, insert the cartridge and screw the support back on until you hear a small click that indicates that the gas has been injected into the dispenser.
615 GR NITROUS OXIDE CYLINDER
The 615-gram nitrous oxide cylinder is today the most requested format in the food industry since a 615-gram nang cylinder is approximately equivalent to 85 individual cartridges. The difference in assembly times is impressive!
Also, unlike the small 8-gram jars, the 615-gram nitrous oxide canisters save a lot of time when creating large-scale creams, foams, and cocktails. They are also fully disposable and recyclable.
How to use the 615 gram cream chargers
Using a 615-gram nang carboy requires a pressure regulator, adapter, and fill hose.
An adapter allows you to connect the filling hose and pressure regulator to your cream siphon. You have to inject just the right amount of nitrous oxide gas that you need into your cream whipper.
With all this in mind, you can now think wisely and choose what works best for you. It might be worth remembering that an 8-gram cream charger can only load a cream whipper once, while a 615-gram canister twice or more.
