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Nitrous oxide: Part 1 – Battle of the Gasses

For the experienced molecular gastronomist or mixologist, the science behind a nitrous oxide (N2O) infusion may be obvious, but for those of us who have stumbled into infusions, it can seem a little like magic. We assure you it’s science and it’s very interesting. Essentially infusing liquids with N2O is the same technique used in carbonating a soft drink with carbon dioxide (CO2).

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