General and broad specifications of tobacco leaf in Pakistan, including nicotine, reducing sugar, chloride, texture, and colour.
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General and broad specifications of tobacco leaf in Pakistan, including nicotine, reducing sugar, chloride, texture, and colour.
| Specifications | FCV (Plain Areas) | FCV (Sub-Mountainous Areas) | Burley (Air Cured) | White Patta (Sun-Cured) | Dark Air Cured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine (%) | 1.30 to 2.50 | 1.30 to 2.80 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 0.8 to 1.2 |
| Reducing Sugar (%) | 9.00 to 16.00 | 12.00 to 18.00 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 1.0 to 3.0 |
| Chloride (%) | 0.75 to 0.90 | 0.60 to 0.80 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.5 to 2.0 |
| Texture | Medium to open grained, firm leaf structure | ||||
| Colour | Lemon, light orange, orange and deep orange | ||||
Source: Pakistan Tobacco Board.
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