Backwoods Cigars

Description

Backwoods Cigars represent a specific category of Natural leaf cigars, which are characterized by their rustic look and the use of hand-picked tobacco leaves characterize. These This type of tobacco product is deeply rooted in US-American tradition. You stands in contrast to industrially manufactured cigarettes. However it shares the basic chemical and health risks of all combustion products of tobacco. Consequently an objective consideration of these products requires an analysis of the processing methods, the added flavorings and the documented dangers of tobacco consumption.

Tradition of production and botanical basics

The production of Backwoods Cigars is based on a traditional rolling technology. Here the filling of the tobacco is placed in a Natural leaf (cover sheet). This gives the cigar its unmistakable flavor, rustic texture and contributes to full-bodied aroma with.

• Tobacco leaf: The It is based on fermented and dried tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). This contains by nature Nicotine. Nicotine is the primary one, highly addictive alkaloid.
• Natural leaf cover: In contrast to many machine-made cigarettes or cigarillos, this is where a real tobacco leaf used as the outer shell. This Cover sheet influences the Combustion properties and the Smoke profile.
• Processing: The traditional fermentation of the tobacco is designed to reduce the sugar content and increase the aromatic compounds to develop. This process is decisive for the characterization of the notes of Wood, earth and spices.

Aroma profile and chemical composition of the smoke

Backwoods cigars are known for their intense, slightly sweet aroma known. This is produced by the natural tobacco ingredients and potentially added flavorings.

• Flavor components: The described sweetish aroma can come from both naturally occurring sugar residues in tobacco and from added Flavors which are intended to make the taste milder and more attractive. For this often include Esters, aldehydes and ketones.
• Ingredients of the smoke: Regardless of of the rustic appearance, the combustion process of a cigar produces a complex smoke. This contains over 4,000 chemical compounds. Thereby are many Toxic, mutagenic or carcinogenic. The main components include:
  • Tar: One Mixture of solid particles that are deposited in the lungs.
  • Carbon monoxide (CO): A toxic gas that reduces the blood's ability to transport oxygen.
  • Nitrosamines: These are highly carcinogenic and are produced during the fermentation and combustion of tobacco.

Thus the full-bodied and harmonious smoke profile chemically by a variety of hazardous substances accompanied.

Pharmacology and addictive potential

The consumption of tobacco products, including cigars, is influenced by the Nicotine driven.

• Effect of nicotine: Nicotine is a highly addictive substance. You acts as an agonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the central nervous system. This leads to the release of neurotransmitters such as Dopamine. Dopamine is an important part of the Reward system. This triggers short-term feelings of Well-being and relaxation which promotes addictive behavior.
• Resorption: For cigars nicotine intake occurs mainly via the Oral mucosa. This is because the smoke from cigars is less acidic due to the higher pH value and the nicotine is present in non-ionized form. Although the smoke is not usually inhaled, the amount of nicotine absorbed through the oral mucosa can be significant and contribute to maintaining the addiction.

Health risks and regulatory compliance

The consumption of Backwoods Cigars or other tobacco products poses considerable health risks.

• Cancer risk: The Exposure to the carcinogenic nitrosamines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in cigar smoke increases the risk of various types of cancer. In addition include lung, oral cavity, laryngeal, esophageal and pancreatic cancer.
• Cardiovascular risks: Nicotine increases the heart rate and blood pressure. Furthermore carbon monoxide can damage the arteries. This increases the risk of heart disease and strokes.
• Regulatory compliance: All Tobacco products sold in Germany and the EU are subject to strict regulations. For this count the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and the Tobacco Products Act (TabakerzG). These write Warnings regulate sales to minors and set limits for certain emissions. Regardless of the traditional or rustic presentation of a product, these apply to the statutory health warnings without exception.