08-22-2013, 03:14 AM
(08-22-2013, 02:51 AM)cidermaid Wrote: Um yes but not sure how common it is. (Could just be the random life I lead)Hi cider,
In cidermaking we use nitrogen as a suffocant on a tank with head space.
Basically we use the Nitrogen to exclude the air to smother the bacterial growth / spoilage organisms.
Not sure if this helps or not.
...but do you use the term "suffocant" as a noun?
Lifeline!
Best,
tectak

