Tips for choosing a whipping siphon

Cream can not only be an addition to food and drinks, but it can also decorate many delicacies, and all that is needed for this is just to beat them. In this article we will talk about such a device that helps to do this - about a siphon for whipping cream.

A siphon, which is also sometimes called a culinary creamer, is a container in the form of a thermos that saturates liquids and products with gases, as a result of which they become "airy".

The siphon consists of a body, a metal flask, a silicone tube, a threaded cap, a dispenser. Varieties of models are available in volumes of 0.5 liters and 1 liter. The material of manufacture is plastic (for cheap models), aluminum and stainless steel (for high-quality models).

You can whip not only cream, but also many other products. Quite a well-known "carbonated" fruit - grapes, served with seafood.

The siphon is an attribute of professional, including molecular cuisine. In addition, this device is widely used in the confectionery industry and in coffee shops.

It is worth noting that you can also prepare soda, creams and other foamy drinks with a whipping cream siphon.

Before starting the process, the siphon must be filled with a gas cylinder. The capacity of each cylinder is 8 grams. Thanks to them, pressure is created inside the container. You definitely need to know that:

1. if you want to make a carbonated drink, then you must use carbon dioxide;
2. Nitric oxide is used for foam formation or pickling.

For a siphon with a volume of 1 liter, 2 cylinders are required.

As noted above, kremer is actively used in molecular cooking.A striking example of such a model is the iSi siphon. His main capabilities are that he knows how to make aerated soups, crispy dough and other baked foams, sparkling spheres. This kremer became a breakthrough in cooking, as it allowed us to completely change the look and taste of the products and dishes we are used to.

It's easy to siphon the whipped cream. You just need to perform sequential actions.

• Pour the cream into the cremer. Do not overfill the container, it is better to underfill.
• Close the lid tightly.
• Now you need to fill the siphon with a nitrogen oxide cylinder. For a thicker foam, you need to fill 3 cans, but for those who want to get a little foam, it is quite possible to do with one cartridge.

• Shake the container for 10 seconds.
• After that, you need to turn the cramer upside down and press the handle to form foam.
• Open the siphon and check the resulting foam.

If you want a thicker foam, then you need to fill the cremer with another can. It is not recommended to use more than 3 cylinders. Otherwise, it can lead to unpredictable consequences.

The number of cylinders required for filling the siphon depends on the fat content of the product being whipped. The fatter the product, the more cylinders are needed. As a rule, the maximum quantity per liter is 3 bottles. Gas cylinders must be purchased separately. They are sold in 10 pieces. You can order them both from the same manufacturer from which the siphon was purchased, as well as in other specialized stores. On average, the price for 10 pieces of cylinders reaches no more than 50 rubles.

Since the siphon is most often purchased for long term use, it must be of high quality. Products of well-known brands are distinguished by this characteristic. A good kremer costs 8 thousand rubles on average. He will pay off this amount in a short time, but he will perfectly diversify the menu.

A wide variety of siphons on the modern market for professional cookware is also characterized by the presence of heat-resistant models. They are "marked" with a red line around the circumference of the body. Siphons, which can only be used for cold food, are marked either with a black line, or this is only prescribed in the instructions.

As a rule, siphons are produced only with a volume of 0.5 liters and 1 liter, which was noted above. Therefore, for large volumes, it is possible to purchase only a 1-liter container.

When buying a siphon, you need to check it for gas leaks from the container. If there is no leakage, then there will be no characteristic hiss when the valve is closed.

For professional kitchens, it is best to purchase a model that matches the color of the interior or the rest of the dishes.

If, after using the kremer, the cream remained liquid and even began to flow out of the container, then this indicates an insufficient number of installed nitrogen oxide cylinders.

The kremer must always be held with his head down, because only in this way is it possible to press the liquid into the gas.

Only 32-36% cream is suitable for use in the siphon. A too fatty product may become too thick afterwards. Cream 36% fat is recommended to shake 3-4 times.

Foam with gas in the siphon can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

The decorative attachment must be screwed on tightly. Otherwise, there is a high probability of gas leakage from the container.

The aforementioned iSi brand occupies the leading position among the manufacturers of siphons. The main office of the company is located in Austria, the date of foundation is 1961.The products are distinguished by a special anti-corrosion body and a high-strength bulb. Produced siphons come complete with attachments and a brush. All parts are protected by silicone.

Another Austrian brand that guarantees quality is Kayser. It differs in a slightly simpler package, but is practically not inferior in quality. It will cost 2-3 thousand rubles less than iSi.

It is no secret that Chinese siphons are of poor quality, but for rare or home use it is quite possible to purchase such a model. They are very different - from the cheapest plastic to stainless steel models. Do not neglect them if the siphon is not an important part of your professional activity as a cook or pastry chef.

One of the Chinese models of average quality is the O siphons! range. The base of the case is aluminum. Several attachments are included in the kit. Usually such models cost about 2 thousand rubles. They perfectly diversify the menu, which will be especially delighted for children.

For how to make whipped cream using a cream siphon, see the next video.