Determining Flavor Compounds in Shisha Tobacco

Shisha tobacco is a moist tobacco mix that is smoked in a type of waterpipe known as “hookah” or “shisha.” It is made by fermenting tobacco with molasses, glycerine and fruit essence, producing a tough, pliable mixture challenging to analyze for flavor compounds.

Thoroughly determining the VOCs and semi-VOCs in the final product is vital for ensuring quality control, batch consistency and successful product development studies.