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===What is syphon whipping?===
You are doubtless all aware that you can buy pressurised containers which dispense whipped [[cream]]. The whipping syphon]] is basically a superior version of the same, except that it can be used time and time again and can do so mush more. It comprises a container in which you place your ingredients, a lever to pump them out, a nozzle from which the treated ingredients are dispense and a charger holder to help you fill the syphon with gas. Decorative nozzles are either included or can be bought separately. The gas used is [[nitrous oxide]] (N2O) for foaming and infusing although [[CO2|CO2]] is useful for carbonating and both come in 8g containers.

'''Foaming''' is used to add flavour and texture to food and can also be an aid to presentation. Foams are sub-divided into eight types as follows:
* Airs (mostly air, with little liquid, coarse and dry)
* Bubbles (larger bubbles and wetter than airs)
* Dense foams (the opposite of airs, with small bubbles and a thick, fine wet texture)
* Espumas (dense texture and usually served warm or hot. Espuma is the Spanish word for foam.)
* Froths (wet and coarse)
* Light foams (not as thick as a dense foams, but wetter than airs)
* Meringues (light foams which are baked or dehydrated)
* Set foams (solidified through cooking or dehydrating)

You can also use additives to assist in the shaping and stabilising of a foam - these include soy lecithin, [[gelatine]] and [[Agar|agar-agar]]. Foams can be made with [[fruit]], [[vegetables]], dairy products and [[oil]] and can be used to make sauces, dips, soups and drinks.

'''Infusing''' is a method of adding flavours such as [[herbs]] and [[spices]] to drinks, [[oils]], [[vinegars]] and is also a very quick method (20-30 minutes) of pickling [[fruit]] and [[vegetables]] in the syphon.

'''Carbonating''' works in the same way as a soda syphon because you use [[CO2|CO2]] instead of N2O. It does not really replace a purpose made soda syphon as the gas cartridges are very small, but you can carbonate liquids, foams and even [[fruit]]!

'''It is important that you adhere to the manufacturer's instructions when using a whipping syphon, as they could be a hazard if used incorrectly.'''

'''See also''': [[Whipping syphons]] for information about the syphons currently available
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