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Tobacco Testing - Sorbic Acid
Tobacco is a commodity of fascinating complexity. This range of tests will allow you to better understand the series of components which make up processed tobacco and are applicable to tobacco from cigarettes, cigars or Roll-Your-Own products.
The components of tobacco can be understood from the range of tests found below. 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, Sorbic 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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