About Chantifix
Louis Francois Chantifix is a professional whipped cream stabilizer that improves the texture, structure, and shelf life of whipped cream. Made from a simple blend of dextrose and sodium alginate (E401), Chantifix is odourless, tasteless, and easy to use — making it ideal for chefs who want a stable, light whipped cream without altering its flavour or richness.
Sourced from brown seaweed, sodium alginate acts as a natural thickening and emulsifying agent. When added during whipping, Chantifix helps the cream hold its shape longer, improves its mouthfeel, and prevents overwhipping — resulting in consistently smooth, airy cream for piping, layering, and plating.
Use:
How to Use:
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Pour the whipping cream into the mixing bowl.
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Begin whipping at low speed.
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Gradually sprinkle Chantifix into the cream while it whips.
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Increase speed and whip to desired texture.
Chantifix is suitable for both standard (low-texture) whipping cream and already-textured or high-fat creams.
Recommended Dosage:
Cream Type |
Chantifix Dosage |
Low-textured cream (30–35%) |
20g/kg of cream |
Textured or high-fat cream |
5g/kg of cream |
Application:
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Whipped cream for piping or topping
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Stabilized Chantilly cream for pastries and verrines
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Mousses and light fillings that require long-lasting volume
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Decorative elements for plated desserts and cakes
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Whipped cream for storage or refrigerated service
Observations:
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Fine white to cream-coloured powder
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Odourless and neutral in flavour
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Improves emulsion, structure, and air retention
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Inhibits overwhipping and separation
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Plant-based stabilizer (sodium alginate from seaweed)
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Clean-label friendly and easy to incorporate
Elaborations:
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Long-lasting whipped cream for eclairs, mille-feuille, or tart toppings
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Layered Chantilly in verrines or entremets
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Light mousse with stabilized structure for refrigerated service
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Whipped cream swirls for plated desserts or beverages
Differences from Similar Products:
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Compared to supermarket whipped cream stabilizers, which often contain gelatin (an animal-derived product), starches, or artificial thickeners, Chantifix is entirely plant-based and vegan-friendly — made only from sodium alginate (from seaweed) and dextrose (from corn).
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Many commercial stabilizers can leave behind gritty textures or an off-taste. Chantifix is odourless, tasteless, and integrates smoothly, preserving the cream’s natural flavour and texture.
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Unlike some stabilizers that require careful temperature control or additional emulsifiers, Chantifix works reliably across different cream types — even those with varying fat content or additives.
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While other professional options may focus solely on stability, Chantifix also enhances lightness and mouthfeel, making whipped cream more pleasant and airy, not just stiff.
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Designed for chefs, it allows for better control over whipping time, longer hold, and improved resistance to overwhipping, especially useful in hot kitchens, pastry production, or long service times.
Origin:
Sodium alginate extracted from brown seaweed, combined with dextrose to ensure easy dispersion and integration during whipping.
Maison Louis Francois: A Legacy of Culinary Innovation
Trusted by pastry chefs and culinary professionals for over a century, Maison Louis Francois creates ingredients that support performance and precision. Chantifix is a staple for modern kitchens, helping chefs deliver light, stable, and professional-quality whipped creams every time.
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