What Are Nangs?

Did you know that in the early 1800s, the nitrous oxide from nangs was already being used for laughter gas parties? That’s right — the wealthiest of the British nobles were inhaling this euphoric gas for recreational use, long before it was ever used to make fresh whipped cream. It grew in popularity for this purpose throughout the late 1880s before it began to be applied to some of the other uses mentioned above.

In Australia and Melbourne, nangs became popularised for their ability to make certain substances frothy and long-lasting, like whipped cream. It’s one of the safest purposes that nangs can be used for, and no doubt the sweetest purpose. If you’re a cook, an event planner, or someone who loves to eat whipped cream on its own, you may be curious about how a nang can benefit you. Let’s take a deep dive into the way that nangs can benefit your culinary drive.

In the context of what Mr. Nang provides, our nangs are essentially nitrous oxide cream chargers. In other words, they’re steel cylinders that can produce whipped cream for you with the help of the nitrous oxide gas. In Australia, they’re found all over in the country’s most popular cafes, coffee shops, bars, pubs, and restaurants. One of the reasons why they’re so commonly found is because they can be ordered online and delivered in an instant — even after business hours. Another benefit is that they can last very long. The container itself is often nickel or zinc plated, which means that the steel is durable and rust-proof against accumulated kitchen moisture. The metal bulb of that container will usually house around 8 grams of nitrous oxide, which is often the standard for most nang brands. As soon as you purchase a few nang packs, you’ll no doubt become addicted to the whipped cream. Perhaps you’ll eat so much that the excess sugar and fat might make its way over to your body! Naturally, you’ll begin to wonder — is whipped cream even a healthy food to eat?

Well, as you might know, everything is pretty much safe in small doses. That same logic applies to whipped cream. Now, don’t let its sweet and fluffy nature fool you. It’s still a food that is high in fat content and in calorie level. If you eat too much of it, that can produce some health or weight consequences down the line. However, you probably want to prefer whipped cream over unwhipped cream whenever possible. That’s because the whipped version lowers the overall density of the cream, which can assist in portion control. The nitrous oxide in the nang can increase the cream’s volume by up to four times its overall weight. In comparison to regular hand whipping, that tedious action can only increase the volume of the cream by about two to three times. If portion control is what you desire, then nangs are the way to go.