Description
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.
Alternative labels
the fermentation process of a tobacco leaf
fermentation processing of tobacco leaves
the fermentation process of tobacco leaves
fermentation process of tobacco leaves
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Fermentation process of tobacco leaves is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Curing room worker: Curing room workers assist in the blending, aging, and fermenting of tobacco strips and stems for the production of cigars, chewing tobacco and snuff.
Cigarette making machine operator: Cigarette making machine operators tend cigarette-making machines to encase tobacco in continuous paper rolls followed by cutting cigarettes from roll. They place roll of cigarette paper on spindles and set monogram-printing devices to print brand name on cigarette paper at specified position.
Optional knowledge
Fermentation process of tobacco leaves is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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