longcut

Long cut is a category of smokeless tobacco in which the tobacco is shredded into longer strands than in other cuts such as fine cut or short cut. It is used primarily in chewing tobacco and dipping products, rather than in smoking products.

The longer strands affect how the product is packed and experienced in the mouth. Long cut tobacco is typically sold as loose tobacco or in pouches and is often moister than some other forms, which can influence placement under the lip and the rate of nicotine release. The cut size varies among brands, but the defining feature is the relative length of the tobacco shreds.

Production and flavoring: The tobacco is shredded from cured leaves and may be flavored with menthol, wintergreen, or other tastes. Moisture content and cut consistency differ by brand and product line, contributing to variations in taste, texture, and user experience.

Usage: Consumers place the tobacco in the lip or cheek, allowing nicotine, flavor, and other compounds to be absorbed over time. Long cut products are designed for non-combustible use and are not intended to be smoked.

Health and regulation: Like other smokeless tobacco products, long cut contains nicotine and other chemicals with health risks, including addiction, gum recession, and dental issues. Regulations vary by country but commonly include age restrictions and health warnings on packaging.

History and market: The diversification of tobacco processing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries helped establish long cut as a recognized category. Today, it remains a common form of smokeless tobacco distributed by multiple manufacturers, especially in North America.

See also: smokeless tobacco, chewing tobacco, moist snuff, short cut, fine cut.