Eating Perique -- Health Benefits?

[OSOBUCO]

Because of perique's fermentation process, it accumulates a ton of good bacteria. .

really??? Can you point me to a credible reference? It’s tobacco not sauerkraut/kimshi/yogurt etc etc.
Also, yeast is pretty good at fermentation as well - sacchromyces anyone?

 

[AcesAndEights]

Well, being from Colorado, my suggestion is to put it in brownies…..

 

[Auxsender]

Because of perique's fermentation process, it accumulates a ton of good bacteria. So, it must be good to eat. I've thought about mixing it into my smoothies, or just eating it straight. Good for you, and relieves any vitamin N deficiency.

Has anybody else done this?

Thank.

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LOL. Surely you’re joking. If you are, good on ya. If you’re not, holy shit that’s a horrendous idea. Tobacco is carcinogenic, even if eaten. Additionally It will likely cause gastrointestinal issues because….I can’t believe I have to say this…ITS NOT FOOD. Perhaps you should google what they mean when they say “good bacteria”. Gee wiz I hope you’re joking.

 

[Auxsender]

Well, being from Colorado, my suggestion is to put it in brownies…..

 

[Coreios]

Nicotine poison isn't up my ally.

 

[Coreios]

LOL. Surely you’re joking. If you are, good on ya. If you’re not, holy shit that’s a horrendous idea. Tobacco is carcinogenic, even if eaten. Additionally It will likely cause gastrointestinal issues because….I can’t believe I have to say this…ITS NOT FOOD. Perhaps you should google what they mean when they say “good bacteria”. Gee wiz I hope you’re joking.

Not to mention Nicotine poison lol.

 

[Brendan]

I'm going to be having a colonoscopy/endoscopy in a few weeks so this thread has come at a pretty convenient time, as I read my 'procedure list' for the day before

 

[woodrow]

I think a 1/2 cup of yogurt everyday will do the trick. Eating perique like eating any other tobacco won’t hurt you in small portions I guess, but benefits I think not

 

[ADKPiper]

I sprinkle mine on corn flakes with some cut up nanners.

 

[mso489]

Members have reported chewing pipe tobacco from time to time. Some like it. Perique doesn't sound like the best candidate. My stomach is usually not cranky, but on the other hand, I don't mess around with it. When I was a pre-teen, my dad gave me some of his chaw and that was enough for me.