Tag: Tobacco manufacturing

Did you know that some tobacco varieties, like flue-cured Virginia tobacco, can contain up to 30% natural sugar by weight? The actual amount of sugar in tobacco products, however, is a complex topic influenced by both natural content and added ingredients during manufacturing.

According to a 2018 study, less than 6% of smokers were aware that sugar is intentionally added to cigarettes by manufacturers. Yes, a cigarette does have sugar in it, a fact that has significant implications for both the product's appeal and its danger.