General and Broad Specifications of Tobacco Leaf in Pakistan

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
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Source: Pakistan Tobacco Board.

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