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01-30-2011, 05:27 PM | #1 |
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Mold on my pipe tobacco
I noticed one of my tins- flaked tobacco- had white mold specs on the flakes. Should this be tossed, or is it ok to smoke?
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01-30-2011, 06:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: Mold on my pipe tobacco
I've had this happen at least twice, Hugh... At first it was only a little on one or two flakes, but I found it came back worse after wiping them off. I'd separate anything that isn't affected & try drying it out... Really hard to say what to suggest without seeing a picture. FYI, both times this happened to me it was with Samuel Gawith flakes & I eventually chucked most of the tins because it kept coming back. Pipe tobacco is relatively cheap & I didn't want to mess with it or worry if it might be bad for me.
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01-30-2011, 07:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: Mold on my pipe tobacco
I'll try to get a pic. This stuff really smells very strong- Penzance. Don't know if this is normal or not.
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01-31-2011, 06:33 AM | #4 |
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Re: Mold on my pipe tobacco
Assuming it has not been kept excessiviely damp and warm, flecks of white scattered in this black flake are not uncommon. I see it in SG flakes, too. Not sure anyone has ever said exactly what it is, but mold - probably not unless it is 3D and hairy like a dog. If you are afraid to smoke it send it to me, Mister Moo, for careful eyeballographic analysis and environmentally safe incineration disposal.
Stonehaven with white flecks:
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01-31-2011, 02:05 PM | #5 |
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Re: Mold on my pipe tobacco
Not sequestering mold or not but are they possibly sugar Christals from this tobacco maturing?
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01-31-2011, 02:53 PM | #6 | |
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Re: Mold on my pipe tobacco
Quote:
The mystery of white stuff persists at this hour.
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02-01-2011, 08:49 PM | #8 |
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Re: Mold on my pipe tobacco
Camera does not do macro, but one can easily see the white mold on it. Toss it or smoke it?
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02-01-2011, 09:18 PM | #9 |
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Re: Mold on my pipe tobacco
If it is furry, chuck it. If it is white crystals, it is sugar crystals - smoke it.
You may need a magnifying glass to look at it. Your photo doesn't help.
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