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Cigar Testing - Sodium propionate

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As legislation solidifies for cigarettes, cigars are becoming the next focus area for regulators. Brazil is pioneering this new legislative trend and this range covers the testing data required by regulators. Many of the mainstream and sidestream smoke measurements can also be applied to cigars.

This range of tests provides data for the following constituents of processed tobacco. Click on each substance tested for further information and interesting facts.

Nicotine
Alkaloids
Ammonia
pH, moisture & density
Tobacco specific nitrosamines
Metals
Nitrate
B[a]P
Humectants
Triacetin

Sodium propionate

Used as a food preservative and is represented by the food labeling E number E281 in Europe.

Sorbic acid
Menthol
Eugenol

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