Ainaro Snus

[wruk53]

I started a small test batch of snus this evening using Ainaro flour from my spring crop. Mixed 100g flour, 70g water and 6g kosher salt, placed in a pint size mason jar, screwed the lid on finger tight. I'll cook it at 175f for 48 hours in my instant pot, then alkalize with 6g washing soda mixed with 30g of warm water. After alkalizing, I'll let it rest in the fridge for a few weeks, then sample. I'll try to follow up with a review after I try it.

 

[ChinaVoodoo]

This is a smokeless thread I predict will be worth following.

 

[wruk53]

I alkalized last night after the 48-hour cook, the reaction was strong, so I'm confident that the nicotine content is high. Now it just needs to rest long enough to mellow out.

 

[wruk53]

The verdict is in. The nicotine content is very high. This batch is the most moldable snus I've ever made, it has an oily/sticky type of texture. There is nothing special about the aroma or the taste. That's not unusual though, most snus is sort of bland without additives. I blended it with some medley snus that I had in the freezer to tone down the nicotine and added some ammonium chloride and mulethi powder to enhance the aroma and taste. Overall, I'm satisfied with the results. If you're looking for a high nicotine variety, Ainaro fits the bill. It was also one of the better yielding varieties I've grown so far. The only thing I don't like about it is that it grows too tall for containers and internode distance is very wide.