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An example of the information published by RJR
at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company | Brand Compounds


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Winston Red Box (US)
  • Tobacco Tobacco (in the form of a selected blend of tobacco grades from various growing areas) is used to provide the desired taste requirement for the specific cigarette brand and style.
  • Water Common food item.

Winston Red Box (Sold in Puerto Rico)
  • Tobacco Tobacco (in the form of a selected blend of tobacco grades from various growing areas) is used to provide the desired taste requirement for the specific cigarette brand and style.
  • Water Common food item.
  • High Fructose Corn Syrup High fructose corn syrup is used to reduce harshness, improve tobacco aroma, the tobacco taste of smoke, and reduce irritation. The Food & Drug Administration considers high fructose corn syrup to be Generally Recognized as Safe in food. It is found in sugar sources; and is used in baked goods and candy.
  • Glycerol Glycerol is the humectant used to retain moisture in the tobacco during cutting. It also aids in moisture retention during cigarette storage on the shelf. The Food & Drug Administration and the Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association considers glycerol to be Generally Recognized as Safe in food. It is found in beer, cherries, and wine; and is used in milk products and baked goods.
  • Cocoa Cocoa powder is used to reduce some of the harshness associated with burning tobacco, while decreasing some of the throat sensation of smoke and improving tobacco taste. The Food & Drug Administration considers cocoa powder to be Generally Recognized as Safe in food. It is found in cocoa and cocoa shells; and is used in baked goods.
  • Licorice Licorice powder is used to reduce some of the harshness and bitterness associated with burning tobacco, while adding some sweetness and mouth sensation to the smoke. The Food & Drug Administration and the Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association considers licorice powder to be Generally Recognized as Safe in food. It is found in the Glycyrrhiza Glabra plant; and is used in candy, baked goods and meat products.
  • Cellulose Fiber Cellulose fiber is used to strengthen tobacco sheet. Cellulose is a natural polysaccharide, which is the most abundant carbohydrate in nature and found in all plant material. It is used in grated cheese, fruit preserves, jams and jellies.
  • Propylene Glycol Propylene glycol is the solvent or carrier used to add the natural and artificial flavors to tobacco. The Food & Drug Administration and the Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association considers propylene glycol to be Generally Recognized as Safe in food. It is found in sesame seeds and mushrooms; and is used in confection frostings, cheese and candy.
  • Natural & Artificial Flavors Natural & artificial flavors are used with selected tobacco to generate a flavor that provides the cigarette brand style its own product integrity and point of differentiation.



As we can see, RJR's Winston has two formulas.

The Winston Red Box (US) is advertised as all-natural and the ingredients list only shows 2 ingredients.

The Winston Red Box (Sold in Puerto Rico) is an all-together different formula containing, among the 9 compounds, High Fructose Corn Syrup.

Different markets, different products.



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