Does Starbucks Use Nitrous Oxide in Whipped Cream?
The popular coffee chain, Starbucks, uses nitrous oxide (N2O) in its whipped cream offerings. Nitrous oxide, also known as nangs, is a colorless and odorless gas that is used in cream chargers to create whipped cream. When the charger is pierced, the gas is released and mixed with heavy cream; when the cream is removed…