Casing

Description

Casing – At this stage of the process, the leaves are sprayed with additives and humectants in the casing cylinder. Here, the casing is sprayed onto the pre-warmed tobacco. It is important that casing is always applied to warm tobacco as this enables it to penetrate the pores in the leaf surface and absorb consistently. The casing is a sugary liquid containing a variety of humectants and flavorings, e.g. glycerine and extracts of liquorice, chocolate, plums and figs.