Gdaddy
Well-Known Member
Does anyone have any knowledge of using salt peter? (KNO3) I see it was used widely in the cigarette industry to make them burn without going out. I've also read some old recipes for cigars and it was used by many manufacturers to greatly improve burning quality.
I see some cigars that burn consistently with a razor sharp edge and stay lit with little maintenance. I can't help but wonder if it's not salt peter that's added to the blend. You can't taste it and you'd never know it's been added. Maybe added just to the binder leaves.
Saltpeter is also a common food preservative and additive, fertilizer, and oxidizer for fireworks and rockets. It is one of the principle ingredients in gunpowder. Saltpeter is the natural mineral source. It's been used in the medical industry for years.
It's a popular myth that saltpeter inhibits male libido. Rumors abound that saltpeter has been added to food in prison and military installations to curb sexual desire, but there is no evidence to support this has been done or would even work.
So, if it's a strong oxidizer it would seem like a great additive in cigars to help create that 'perfect, razor sharp' burn. If it were added to the tobacco no one would ever know it's in there and could be a very positive addition. So, it appears to be safe food additive so why not use it?
Anyone tried it or have any experience on using it?
I see some cigars that burn consistently with a razor sharp edge and stay lit with little maintenance. I can't help but wonder if it's not salt peter that's added to the blend. You can't taste it and you'd never know it's been added. Maybe added just to the binder leaves.
Saltpeter is also a common food preservative and additive, fertilizer, and oxidizer for fireworks and rockets. It is one of the principle ingredients in gunpowder. Saltpeter is the natural mineral source. It's been used in the medical industry for years.
It's a popular myth that saltpeter inhibits male libido. Rumors abound that saltpeter has been added to food in prison and military installations to curb sexual desire, but there is no evidence to support this has been done or would even work.
So, if it's a strong oxidizer it would seem like a great additive in cigars to help create that 'perfect, razor sharp' burn. If it were added to the tobacco no one would ever know it's in there and could be a very positive addition. So, it appears to be safe food additive so why not use it?
Anyone tried it or have any experience on using it?