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How is Nitrous Oxide (N2O) used for infusions?



N2O infusions

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is not just limited to whipped cream, it can also be used in other culinary applications such as infusion and aeration.



Are you looking to add a unique twist to your dishes by infusing flavours using N2O? Nitrous oxide is not just limited to whipped cream, it can also be used in other culinary applications such as infusing flavours into liquids, such as spirits and coffee. This is often done by sealing the liquid and N2O in a container and allowing the gas to infuse the liquid with flavour over time.



Here's how to infuse flavours using nitrous oxide:


Choose a liquid to infuse. This can be a spirit, such as vodka or gin, or a non-alcoholic liquid, such as coffee or tea.


Choose flavours to infuse. This can be any flavourings that you like, such as herbs, spices, fruits, or vegetables.


Prepare the liquid and flavours. If using a spirit, you may need to dilute it with water to reduce the alcohol content. If using fruits or vegetables, you may need to chop them into small pieces.


Seal the liquid and flavours in a container. You can use a whipped cream maker or other container with a tight-fitting lid.


Insert an N2O cream charger into the container. The charger will release the N2O gas into the liquid, which will help to infuse the flavours into the liquid.


Close the container and allow the flavours to infuse. The amount of time required for the flavours to infuse will depend on the type of flavours and the strength of the infusion that you want to achieve.


Strain the infused liquid and serve as desired. You can serve the infused liquid as is, or you can mix it with other ingredients to create cocktails or other drinks.


Overall, using N2O to infuse flavours into liquids is a fast and convenient way to create unique and interesting flavours and add a twist to your dishes. It is a versatile technique that can be used to create a wide range of flavours and drinks.

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