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Originally Posted by wesvan
Does the wrapper, binder, and filler leaves have to be of the same moisture content when rolling? And what would be a optimal moisture content. Not wet but maybe just barely moist or something like that?
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As I understand it the RH of the tobacco does not have to be exact b/w each leaf but when rolling starts they do need to be more wet than usual to keep the pliable and ready to be rolling without destroying the inventory.
Here is a great read on all of that that will give some explanation to your question:
http://www.tobacconistuniversity.org...ge_rolling.php