I see that most people worry about their snuffs drying out. But has anyone ever found mold in their snuff? During the winters i practically live in a rain forest and the humidity gets crazy.
Yes, but I think it was a very old tin. It smelled off and had white spots. I don’t know where it was stored before I got it, but I had to dump it.
Yes take precautions to avoid exposure to mold spores. More importantly, DO NOT expose your snuff to fish odors.
I have a question about mold. I’ve heard that small white spots of mold can occur on aged cigars. And they are supposed to be more desirable, tasty, valuable with the mold. So question # 1…is this true? Question #2…if it is true then wouldn’t snuff with mold in it be better in some way? Question #3…would it be harmfull to sniff moldy snuff then? thanks Just asking, as I don’t have a clue.
I would think moldy snuff wouldn’t be that good. The home growers biggest fear from what I’ve read is the threat of mold. The fellow I borrowed my tobacco sticks from had a whole barn of burley that he put in during the wet season and hung in the barn too close. The plants were covered in a fuzzy blue/black mold! Not good.The commercial producers, I’m never worried about their product control.
I believe that you are talking about “bloom”, PP. I wouldn’t use moldy snuff, the spores don’t need any help making me sick. Here is a quote from Troutstroker that is from the “What are these white flakes in my Princes” thread. _ “Maybe its whats known as ‘bloom’ that cigars are known for getting. Caused by the oils in the tobacco rising to the surface as a result of aging? The bloom is white dust that accumulates on top of the tobacco. If allowed to sit & bond together for an extended period of time, then the can is agitated as it would by being in the mail, they could break apart into flakes. Now if it is bloom, it is harmless.” _
Yes bloom is not mold. I would love to try a bloom snuff. Even just bloom scented. Haha
So if its bloom then am I to believe it is ok to snuff? Tho, I’ve never seen it in snuff. But I have some aged cubans that have that white stuff on them. Those cigars are pretty good too. 
Thanks want some? I have some available.
I thought bloom was a mold. In foods bloom is a white mold and actualy not a problem at all. Blue mold on anything otherwise then certain cheese tends to be bad.
I’ve read that most snuffs are manufactured with PG.
PG? I must be having a senior moment. whats PG?
Propylene glycol is used in American aromatics, drug-store pipe tobacco, snuff, e-cigarettes, and cigarettes to reduce the possibility of mold growth. It’s also the reason that, and I don’t know this as fact, snuff is unlikely to ‘age’ like pipe tobacco, or cigars.
thanks. it was a senior moment
Bloom and mold are different. If you see them side by side you will be able to tell the difference from then on out. I have had cigars with bloom and they were wonderful. I have also had cigars with mold. Not good! I doubt snuff can bloom. If it has white spots get some new.
I’m yet to experience any mold problems (that I know of), but I tend to be a little paranoid of it, I’ve been wondering if it’s something that is detected with smell, or if snuff mold is clearly visible. If it happens to anyone, please post a picture of it so we know what to look for. Thanks folks.