Is There Sugar in Hookah Tobacco? Yes, and Here’s Why
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, waterpipe tobacco (shisha) contains the largest mass fraction of sugars, including fructose, glucose, and sucrose, compared to any other combustible tobacco product. So, is there sugar in hookah tobacco? Yes, absolutely, and it is a fundamental ingredient that defines its distinct characteristics and smoking experience.