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Tobacco is a plant product, produced from the broad leaves of the genus Nicotiana (tobacco). The quality of tobacco mainly depends on the varieties used and the climatic conditions of the cultivation area, as well as the particular location in which the plant is growing.
Various types of tobacco (Orient, Virginia, Burley, …) are used in cigarette manufacturing. These varieties come from different cultivation areas (China, Brazil, Zimbabwe and the USA). Therefore, the starting material is non-homogeneous. In order to guarantee consistently good quality, the harmful substances contained in the tobacco are reduced and its aroma is refined.
Through continuous monitoring, far more information may be gained from the process. If the measurement is carried out in real time and practically with the precision of an analysis lab, the process can be monitored and optimized in a targeted manner. The seamless documentation of the material streams (traceability) also increases product safety.
We offer our customers two solutions which carry out a fast, safe, exact and reproducible analysis of the substances contained in the tobacco. In these solutions, ease of use and integration into the manufacturing process are paramount.