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[AndyNJ]

pH does not affect nicotine content, however, it seems to affect the nicotine absorption and/or makes the absorption, however little there is, more noticeable.

Think of it like a mixed alcoholic drink that is sweet tends to hide from the consumer the amount of alcohol they are actually consuming, whereas with unmixed drinks, it's more noticeable.

I looked it up, nicotine below pH 8 is largely protonated but in the ionic state does not like to cross membranes according to a quick literature search. Meaning acidic tobaccos such as VA flakes I assume would provide less of a hit than more alkaline ones I suppose burleys? Just reading up here. Vinegar casing would then help done down blends. Then again: A persons pH in the mouth would dominate the absorption

 

[Chasing Embers]

I looked it up, nicotine below pH 8 is largely protonated but in the ionic state does not like to cross membranes according to a quick literature search. Meaning acidic tobaccos such as VA flakes I assume would provide less of a hit than more alkaline ones I suppose burleys? Just reading up here. Vinegar casing would then help done down blends. Then again: A persons pH in the mouth would dominate the absorption

Then you have the GH twists that are nicotine bombs.

 

[AndyNJ]

Then you have the GH twists that are nicotine bombs.

C&D exclusive...ghee much to strong for me, tastes great and all but careful...

 

[Jahman7]

Again, if you're not growing them yourself, some of the components are cased. Very few can tolerate unprocessed tobacco.

Not always. If you are purchasing whole leaves you can get them mostly uncased.