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Title: Making shortening
Post by: lancelot on June 03, 2010, 11:30:41 PM

Hi,
In making shortening for factory spec, we use nitrogen to make it white, i would like to know, is that chemistry reaction or physic ? and how the react start. and also how the shortening become white. is that because nitrogen is inert gas and colorless? or is there other ways.   :)

Title: Re: Making shortening
Post by: skyjumper on June 16, 2010, 08:18:54 PM

It's the air whipped in to the shortening, making it more "fluffy" like when you make a meringue for lemon meringue pie. The nitrogen I assume is used in place of air to create a product that is shelf friendly.

Title: Re: Making shortening
Post by: lancelot on June 18, 2010, 12:31:11 AM

thank you for your information. its been very useful to me.  :)