Fermentation process of tobacco leaves

Process by which ammonia is released from the leaf. It can be done by raising the temperature and humidity, by heaping the tobacco into large piles or by using of a kiln. Under the raised temperature and humidity, enzymes in the leaf cause fermentation.

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• Assess nicotine levels in tobacco leaves
• Perform cleaning duties
• Dry tobacco leaves
• Tie tobacco leaves in hands
• Tobacco products
• Assess sugar levels in tobacco leaves
• Operate tobacco drying technology
• Carry out environmental audits
• Perform tobacco leaves conditioning
• Apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
• Monitor processing conditions
• Assess the colour curing of tobacco leaves