Cream can be not only additive to dishes and drinks, but also able to decorate a lot of 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 the siphon for whipping cream.
What it is?
Siphon, which is sometimes called a culinary silver, is a container in the form of a thermos, saturated liquid and gases, as a result of which they become "air".
It consists of a siphon from the housing, a metal flask, silicone tube, a thread cover, a dispenser. The varieties of models are produced with a volume of 0.5 liters and 1 liter. The material of the manufacture is plastic (for cheap models), aluminum and stainless steel (for high-quality models).
You can beat not only cream, but also many other products. Pretty famous "carbonated" fruit - grapes, served to seafood.
Siphon is an attribute of professional, including molecular cuisine. In addition, this adaptation is widely used in the confectionery industry and in coffee shops.
Peculiarities
It is worth noting that the siphon for whipping cream can also be prepared by soda, creams and other drinks with foam.
Before starting the process, the siphon must be filled with a gas cylinder. The capacity of each cylinder - 8 grams. Thanks to them, the pressure inside the tank is created. Be sure to know that:
- If you want to make a carbonated drink, then you need to use carbon dioxide;
- For the formation of foam or marination, nitrogen oxide is used.
For siphon, the volume of 1 liter requires 2 cylinders.
As noted above, the Kremer is actively used in molecular cooking. A vivid example of such a model is an ISI siphon. Its main opportunities is that he knows how to make aerated soups, crispy dough and other baked foams, spheres ghazing. This Kremer became a breakthrough in cooking, as it allowed to completely change the appearance and taste of food and dishes wealthy.
It is necessary to separately note the siphons with vacuum insulation, which are capable of maintaining one temperature to 6 hours and very comfortable when departures.
How to use?
Get whipped cream in the siphon is easy. You only need to perform successive steps.
- Pour cream cream. Do not overfill the container, it is better to not cheat.
- Close tight cover.
- Now it is necessary to fill the siphon with a cylinder with a nitrogen oxide. For a more thick foam, it is necessary to fix 3 cylinders, but for those who want to get a little foam, it is quite possible to do with one cartridge.
- Share the container for 10 seconds.
- After that, it is necessary to turn over the Kremer down the lid and click on the handle for the formation of foam.
- Open siphon and check the resulting foam.
If you want a more thick foam, then you need a Kremer to fix one more cylinder. It is not recommended to use more than 3 cylinders. Otherwise, this may lead to unpredictable consequences.
The number of required cylinders for refueling the siphon depends on the fat content of the whipped product. The greater the product, the greater the number of cylinders is necessary. As a rule, the maximum amount per 1 liter is 3 cylinders. Gas cylinders must be purchased separately. They are sold for 10 pieces. You can order them as the same manufacturer who has been acquired and siphon and other specialized stores. On average, the price for 10 pieces of cylinders reaches no more than 50 rubles.
Be sure to close the lid tight and create tightness of the container. In the absence of tightness, nitrogen oxide will go out. This can be understood by a specific whistle produced by a siphon.
How to choose?
Since the siphon is most often purchased for long-term use, it must be high quality. This characteristic features products of well-known brands. A good Kremer on average costs 8 thousand rubles. It will pay for this amount in a short time, but perfectly diversified the menu.
A wide variety of siphones in the modern kitchenware market for professional cooking is also characterized by the presence of heat-resistant models. They are "marked" with a red line around the circumference of the hull. Siphons that can be used only for cold products are marked either by black line, or it is written only in the instructions.
As a rule, siphons are produced only by a volume of 0.5 liters and 1 liter, which was noted above. Therefore, for large volumes, it is possible to purchase only 1 liter container.
When buying a siphon, it is necessary to check it on the gas leakage from the tank. If there are no leaks, it will not be a characteristic hiss when the valve is closed.
For professional kitchens, it is best to purchase a model for the color of the interior or the rest of the dishes.
Useful advice
If, after using a creamer, the cream remained liquid and even began to flow out of the tank, this indicates the insufficient number of installed cylinders with nitrogen oxide.
The Kremer always needs to keep head down, because only in this way can be powered by a fluid gas.
For use in the siphon, only cream is suitable for 32-36%. Too bold product after it can become too thick. Cream 36% fat content is recommended to shake 3-4 times.
Pena in the presence of gas in the siphon can be stored in the refrigerator up to one week.
It is necessary to firmly screw the decorative nozzle. Otherwise, the probability of gas leakage from the tank is high.
Brief overview of famous manufacturers
The championship among the manufacturers of siphones is already the above-mentioned ISI brand. The company's main office is in Austria, the foundation date is 1961. Products are distinguished by a special anti-corrosion hull and high strength flask. Released siphons are included with nozzles and brushes. All parts are protected by silicone.
Siphons are practically not fighting, they can be washed in the dishwasher.
Another Austrian brand, guaranteeing quality - Kayser. It is distinguished by a slightly simpler package, but practically not inferior in quality. It will cost 2-3 thousand rubles cheaper than ISI.
It is no secret that Chinese siphons differ in poor quality, but for rare or home use it is quite possible to purchase such a model. They are the most different - from the cheapest plastic to stainless steel models. You should not neglect them if the siphon is not an important part of your professional activities of the cook or confectioner.
Just one of the Chinese models of average quality are siphons O! Range. The base of the hull is aluminum. Included several nozzles. Usually such models are about 2 thousand rubles. They perfectly diversify the menu, which are especially happy children.
About how to make whipped cream using a cream siphon, see the next video.