Thousands of ice-cream parlors, restaurants, and coffee shops internationally make use of dispensers that use whip cream chargers. Seeing a flawlessly whipped curl of fresh cream on top of an elegant dessert, mug of java or strawberry sundae is dependent on these miniature canisters. Initially started in Europe, where 3 of the largest manufacturers of this item, in the world, are found.

These cylinders measure approximately 6cm in length and just fewer than 2cm in width with a narrowed tip. Made from 100% recyclable steel and able to withstand enormous pressure. Usually 8 grams of pressurized nitrous oxide is contained with a cubic volume of 10 cm specifically made for use in toys.

Conversely these small cartridges are moreover used for cooking purposes as an agent for whipping cream. Universally called nossies or whippets the petite pressurized N2O canister works jointly with a particular tool used to dispense the product. When freed, the expanding gas absorbs into the liquid, when used inside a tin it functions like a propellant.

Because of the ability to travel quickly throughout the product without any residual smell or flavor it is perfect for culinary use. Bacteriostatic properties prevent oxidization and ultimately preserve the contents for about two weeks in a refrigerator. These main characteristics are the rationale for why dairy industries use it as a propellant for aerosols.

One cup, of twenty eight percent reduced fat cream is mixed with about 3 tbsp sugar and selected flavorings is the recommended recipe for whipping. The top is screwed on, and then 1-2 charger cylinders are inserted, depending on equipment size. On insertion the canister seal is ruptured and the gas is released. When the nitrous gas which is fat-soluble enters the dispenser the pressure mixes it with the other ingredients, a final shake or two further activates the process.

Opening the valve will result in the final product being forced through the nozzle due to the high pressure it is under. Once the pressure is released the dissolved gas will turn into bubbles instantly frothing and whipping the product. Suitable for occasional or lower volume usage enables any individual to be able to use this gadget safely.

Some vigilance is called meant for those instances when nossies are used for ulterior purposes, besides originally intended for. Replica rocket enthusiasts make use of these N2O cylinders in order to oxidize solid fuels, such as polyethylene, in micro hybrid engine designs. Regrettably the recreational drug user misuse these nitrous oxide chargers to get high by inhalation of the gas, the most risk lies here as when directly dispensed from the pressure vessel, nitrous gas has the potential risk of freezing the lips, throat including the vocal chords and the added pressure may also damage the lungs.

But when suitably used these ingenious whip cream chargers can change something ordinary into extraordinary. Most chargers will fit any type of dispensing gadget as sizes are standard, regardless of the brand. Mostly available in 16g or 8g nitrous strength, and packaged in ten, twenty four or fifty packs.