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Cigar Testing - Sorbic Acid
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 |
Sorbic acid First isolated from the unripe berries of the Rowan, Sirbic acid is often used as preservatives in food and drinks to prevent the growth of mold, yeast and fungi. It is represented by the E number E200. Sometimes it is used in winemaking to add flavour and colour. |
| Menthol |
| Eugenol |
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