Handrolled

Handrolled is an adjective used to describe goods that are prepared primarily by human labor without automated machinery. The term is widely used in several industries but is most commonly associated with tobacco products and certain foods. Handrolled tobacco products include cigarettes made by wrapping loose tobacco in rolling paper as opposed to mass-produced machine-made cigarettes; hand-rolled cigars involve filling and shaping leaf tobacco by hand.

Outside tobacco, the descriptor appears in gastronomy and crafts. In sushi, hand-rolled varieties like temaki are prepared by hand by assembling rice, fillings, and nori into a cone. In confectionery and bakery, products such as hand-rolled chocolates or cinnamon rolls are prepared by rolling by hand, emphasizing artisanal techniques.

History and market aspects. Hand-rolling predates industrial rolling machines, and remains a marker of craft, quality, and personal customization. In commerce, handrolled products are often positioned as premium or artisanal, sometimes with clear traceability to skilled artisans or small-scale producers.

Regulation and safety. Tobacco handrolled products are regulated for age, taxation, and health warnings in many jurisdictions. The production and sale of cannabis-based handrolled products follow the laws of each country or state, and in many places such activities are restricted or prohibited.