AGRI-FOODSTUFFS|plant product|industrial plant
- coipeadh Reference Faomhadh an téarma seo mar chuid de Thionscadal Lex
- ga
- sweating | fermentation
- en
- Definition process used in cigar tobacco production by which ammonia is released from the tobacco leaf to make it more sociable Reference COM-Terminology Coordination, based on:Leaf Only. Tobacco Leaf Harvesting, Curing, and Fermenting, https://www.leafonly.com/tobacco-harvesting-curing-fermenting.php [22.10.2015]
- Comment It can be done by heaping the tobacco into large piles called pylons that raise the temperature and humidity, or by use of a kiln with a heater and humidifier. Under the raised temperature and humidity, enzymes in the leaf cause it to ferment. It is not necessary to spray a fermenting solution on the leaf as some suggest - the enzymes will do it naturally. Sometimes this is also referred to as curing. This system of maturing tobacco leaves came from the days when tobacco was shipped by sail. The ship would sit in port for a few weeks, with very humid temperatures and bails stacked tight together. When the tobacco reached it's destination, it was found to smell and taste sweeter. There are two methods of fermenting, stacking and kiln fermenting.StackingThe stacking tobacco fermentation method is used by large growers. Stacks of tobacco weighing around 100 lbs each are wrapped in burlap and allowed to "sweat". The internal temperature is closely monitored. When it reaches 140 degrees, the stack is broken down to release tar, ammonia, and nicotine. The stack is torn down and rebuilt several times until the temp will no longer reach 110 degrees. The stems are they stripped and stacked in a cooler place (65 degrees to age for a time 6 weeks to 6 years).Kiln fermentingThis is what the smaller grower must use if he or she wants to smoke the fruits of their harvest any time soon. The kiln is a small, insulated container with an artificial heat source that helps to simulate the fermentation. The leaves are placed in the kiln with the lid shut. Heat and humidity are carefully controlled (temp 100 to 130 degrees and 65 to 70% humidity), and the kiln is left on 24 hours a day. Kiln fermenting lasts about 4 to 6 weeks and the relative humidity must be carefully maintained during this time. A short aging period will follow of 4 to 6 weeks or longer until the leaves can either be rolled into cigars or cut for cigarette, pipe, or chewing tobacco. Reference: Leaf Only. Tobacco Leaf Harvesting, Curing, and Fermenting, https://www.leafonly.com/tobacco-harvesting-curing-fermenting.php [22.10.2015]
- fermentation
- fr
- Definition ensemble d'opérations fort complexes à la suite desquelles le tabac acquiert ses qualités particulières de goût, arôme, etc Reference Voc.tabac C.E.