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Molasses
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Definition
Molasses is an essential component of shisha tobacco, mainly consisting of glycerin and flavorings that provide moisture and intense taste to the tobacco. Depending on the manufacturer and quality, honey or other sugar components may also be included to improve consistency and optimize the smoking experience. In the shisha scene, molasses and melasse are considered synonymous. The only real difference lies in their composition: while molasses often contains honey or other sugars, melasse uses dark sugar beet syrup instead. In the past, molasses could be purchased separately to moisten dry tobacco or to make shisha tobacco oneself. However, for several years now, the sale of shisha molasses has been prohibited due to legal regulations subjecting it to tobacco tax. This would raise prices so much that selling it is no longer economically viable—hardly anyone would be willing to pay such high costs for this product.
How it works
How Molasses works
Molasses keeps the tobacco moist and produces dense smoke when heated. The glycerin in molasses vaporizes during smoking and carries the flavors with it. Without sufficient molasses, the tobacco would dry out quickly and offer less flavor and smoke production.
Benefits
Why Molasses convinces
- Produces dense smoke: The glycerin content creates the typical smoke development when smoking shisha.
- Enhances aroma: Molasses carries the flavors and significantly influences the tobacco's taste.
- Prevents drying out: Keeps the tobacco moist and ensures longer smoking duration.
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What you should pay attention to
- Quality differences: Not all molasses is high quality—some contain unnecessary additives or too much sugar.
- Sticky issue: Too much molasses can over-moisten the tobacco and cause poor heat distribution.
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Conclusion
Molasses is the key to intense flavor and dense smoke when smoking shisha. It keeps the tobacco moist and ensures the typical smoking experience. High-quality molasses significantly contributes to tobacco quality, while inferior blends can cause problems like over-moistening or poor taste.
