Can you still smoke moldy cigarettes?

In today's social life, most people like to smoke. We all know that smoking is harmful to health, so not only men smoke, but a small number of women also learn to smoke. In the eyes of young men, cigarettes are their best companion when they are upset and lonely. With it, they feel comforted. If cigarettes are placed in a humid place for a long time, they will become moldy. So can you still smoke moldy cigarettes?

Do not smoke moldy cigarettes because mold is caused by fungi. There are many types of fungi and their metabolites are also many. There are about 200 known mycotoxins to date. The most common molds that infect tobacco are Mucor, Rhizopus, Aspergillus, Penicillium and Rhizopus. The infection of tobacco, reproduction and toxin production by these molds are closely related to the moisture in the tobacco and the external temperature and humidity. Generally speaking, temperatures of 25 to 30°C and relative humidity of 80% to 90% are suitable conditions for mold reproduction and toxin production. The tobacco infected by different molds is also different. When the tobacco is infected by mold, the mold multiplies in large numbers and secretes metabolites, causing the tobacco to become moldy. Smoking such moldy tobacco can easily cause throat and lung diseases. Severe cases can easily cause lung or throat cancer.

Generally, mold will only occur if the cigarette is in a humid environment for a long time. In mild cases, the cigarette will have a musty smell when you smoke it. In severe cases, some mold spots will form on the surface of the cigarette. Moldy cigarettes cannot be smoked. Moldy tobacco will produce toxins, so it is best not to smoke them. Moldy cigarettes can no longer be treated in any way, that is to say, they can no longer be smoked. Even if they are dried in the sun, the taste will be different. To put it bluntly, moldy cigarettes are bad, just like food at home. Once moldy, it is best to throw it away. It is recommended to throw it away.

Its shelf life varies depending on the storage environment. If the environment is dry, it can be stored for two or three years, but if the environment is bad, it cannot even be stored for a year. The same brand of cigarettes has different shelf lives due to differences in temperature and humidity in different places. For example, in places with high temperature and humidity, the dried cigarettes will age and absorb enough water after just one summer, and they will easily become moldy when the weather changes. In dry and cold areas, the shelf life of cigarettes can be several years, and can even be stored in the refrigerator for 10 years.

If the mold is severe, there will be yellow or gray mold spots on the toilet paper. The second thing is to take a tobacco and tear it open to see the color of the tobacco. The one that is not moldy is straw yellow or yellowish brown. Moldy ones will turn brown or have mold spots.

After reading the above introduction about whether moldy cigarettes can still be smoked, I think everyone should have some understanding. You should not smoke moldy cigarettes. Smoking is harmful to your health. Moldy cigarettes breed so much mold that it will definitely cause great harm to your body if you inhale them. So men should pay more attention.