Ash

captTrips · 07-28-2012, 02:57 PM

I've been trying to find an answer but am having difficulty. First, the cigars are fine and I do not smoke flavored cigars. The cigars are stored well. I've noticed recently that the ash of the cigar has white, almost crystal shaped, flecks. They are not big, but are noticeable. My mind tells me I've asked about this before but I can't remember the answer.

. Thanks for the assistance.

md4958 · 07-28-2012, 03:03 PM

Just minerals in the tobacco leaf. Nothing to be worried about.

The Poet · 07-28-2012, 03:04 PM

What cigar? What wrapper? You may get more of a reply with some specifics.

T.G · 07-28-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Just minerals in the tobacco leaf. Nothing to be worried about.

Yup.

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Here's a photo of what Moe is describing:

dvickery · 07-28-2012, 03:45 PM

tooth

derrek

captTrips · 07-28-2012, 07:58 PM

That's it. I heard last time this was good. Is that true?

RWhisenand · 07-28-2012, 08:20 PM

I guess if you enjoy "toothy" cigars then yes. I've heard that the little white dots are formed from tiny blobs of tar, which causes the cigar to become "toothy".

T.G · 07-28-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by captTrips

That's it. I heard last time this was good. Is that true?

It's just excess minerals. Not really bad, not ideal because it means the plant was over fertilized, but doesn't really hurt anything.

T.G · 07-28-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RWhisenand

I guess if you enjoy "toothy" cigars then yes. I've heard that the little white dots are formed from tiny blobs of tar, which causes the cigar to become "toothy".

Tooth and mineral deposits are two different things, although they do look similar prior to combustion.

Tooth is a characteristic of certain varieties of tobacco, take Cameroon tobacco for example, and doesn't have anything to do with the excessive mineral levels.

Note, they aren't mutually exclusive. You can have toothy wrappers that also have excessive mineral deposits.

No tar in tooth btw.

RWhisenand · 07-29-2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Tooth and mineral deposits are two different things, although they do look similar prior to combustion.

Tooth is a characteristic of certain varieties of tobacco, take Cameroon tobacco for example, and doesn't have anything to do with the excessive mineral levels.

Note, they aren't mutually exclusive. You can have toothy wrappers that also have excessive mineral deposits.

No tar in tooth btw.

Thanks for clarifying!

07-28-2012, 02:57 PM	#1
captTrips Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Dave Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Ash I've been trying to find an answer but am having difficulty. First, the cigars are fine and I do not smoke flavored cigars. The cigars are stored well. I've noticed recently that the ash of the cigar has white, almost crystal shaped, flecks. They are not big, but are noticeable. My mind tells me I've asked about this before but I can't remember the answer. . Thanks for the assistance.

07-28-2012, 03:03 PM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Ash Just minerals in the tobacco leaf. Nothing to be worried about. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

07-28-2012, 03:04 PM	#3
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Ash What cigar? What wrapper? You may get more of a reply with some specifics. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

07-28-2012, 03:45 PM	#5
dvickery Team of 1 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: derrek Location: edson , alberta , canada Posts: 685 Trading: (0)	Re: Ash tooth derrek __________________ i hope i someday become the man my dog thinks i am

07-28-2012, 07:58 PM	#6
captTrips Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Dave Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Re: Ash That's it. I heard last time this was good. Is that true?

07-28-2012, 08:20 PM	#7
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Ash I guess if you enjoy "toothy" cigars then yes. I've heard that the little white dots are formed from tiny blobs of tar, which causes the cigar to become "toothy". __________________ No function well beer without.