During decades, it was believed that tobacco had no expiration date, but that it did lose its natural state as time passed. Now, several researchers CEU-Cardenal Herrera University have produced a study in which they describe tobacco as a semi-perishable product with a shelf life of up to 6 months depending on each brand.
Does tobacco have an expiration date? Or is it not a perishable product?
The aforementioned university has explained through a statement that in previous studies, it had been found that the greater fermentation of dark tobacco is the main causative factor of COPD and lung cancer among people who consume it. In other words, there was a correlation between the consumption of tobacco over time and the appearance of certain diseases.
Thus, his advice to tobacco companies is to establish a best-before date “to reduce the indisputable harmful effect of tobacco”. Its fermentation causes the consequences on the health of its consumers to worsen and with this simple warning, the number of diseases detected would be reduced.
It’s important to put attention on Tobacco use, including cigarettes, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, or other tobacco-related products, has health risks and can be addictive. It is always a good idea to talk to a health professional if you have questions or concerns about tobacco use.