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the three main types are as follows; loose leaf, long cut, and snuff.

  • Loose leaf tobacco: loose leaf tobacco is made of de-stemmed tobacco leafs and are then cut in unique sizes (not all the same length). then it is flavored, usually to a sweet, sugary, almost honey-like flavor. it is stored in foil lined pouches. the user takes the desired amount of tobacco and puts it in his mouth and keeps in between his cheek and gums and occasionally chew it, some people constantly chew it. some spit, some don't. swallowing it is often referred to as gutting it
  • Long cut: not exactly sure how it is made, but my guess would be that is is ground by a machine into particles anywhere to 16th" to 1/4", much, much finer than loose leaf. it is then flavored anywhere to some fruit flavors, a few minty flavors (such as mint, spearmint, and wintergreen) to "straight" flavors, and even some whiskey or Bourbon flavors. it is stored in round tins, or cans, with a plastic or cardboard lower and a metal top. the user pinches desired amount out of the tin and places it between lip or cheek and the gums. usually kept there for 15 to 30 minutes. many people spit, some don't.
  • Snuff: very finely ground, back in the day was used by sniffing it up the nose. but mostly these days is used the same as long cut dip.
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