smokeless tobacco is associated with quizlet M7- The Patient Who Uses Tobacco Flashcards Chapter 34: The Patient Who

June 12, 2007

obacco Sheet characteristics Sheet thickness - no more than 0.25 mm Moisture - 11.5-13.5% Shape - sheets 10x10 cm / thin-cut fibers 0.9 mm wide Nicotine - 0.6-0.7% Carbohydrates - 10-12% Chlorides - less than 1.0% Weight of 1 m2 - 85-110 g Percentage of water-soluble substances by weight - not less than 30% Color - from light brown to dark brown Smell - pronounced tobacco Shelf life - 12 months Type of packaging - C-48 corrugated box with a polyethylene liner obacco Sheet characteristics Sheet thickness - no more than 0.25 mm Moisture - 11.5-13.5% Shape - sheets 10x10 cm / thin-cut fibers 0.9 mm wide Nicotine - 0.6-0.7% Carbohydrates - 10-12% Chlorides - less than 1.0% Weight of 1 m2 - 85-110 g Percentage of water-soluble substances by weight - not less than 30% Color - from light brown to dark brown Smell - pronounced tobacco Shelf life - 12 months Type of packaging - C-48 corrugated box with a polyethylene liner Technological Features: Savings are achieved by using less expensive tobacco sheets instead of traditional tobacco leaves

The dried center of the betel nut, called "Tahb Mahk (tahb also means liver) is used, and the dried outer shell "Pluek Mahk" is also used--usually a person uses one or the other, based on personal preference

The foot has a sweet floral aroma that smells like a jar of gumballs