Snus in a cigar humidor!??!?!

[Winter Wooskie]

So i know that its a good idea to keep your snus in the freezer, or more commonly in the fridge...but i was just wondering...what if i kept it in the cigar humidor, i have one that i always keep a constant 70% humidity and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and i also know that 70 degrees is far from the cold temperatures of the fridge...so i just wanted to get some of your guy's opinions...i was thinking maybe i could keep open ones in there, and unopened ones in the fridge...the only reason i would like to be able to use my humidor is because it is on my desk, and much easier to reach in there, than to trek to the fridge

by the way, my thoughts are since snus is comprised of a good amount of water, i figure the humidor will help maintain humidity levels within the snus! :wink:

thanks!

[bakerbarber]

In theory it's a good idea. It's been discussed a bit here.

In my opinion if you use it fast enough you really shouldn't worry about it drying out. If not then the fridge may dry it out a bit faster. I keep a can in my desk drawer during the day.

The real reason behind refrigerating snus is preservation, AKA delaying fermentation, rotting. Basically you have organic matter susceptible to bacteria and other natural processes. The pasteurization utilized by snus manufacturers is a step to curtail this occurrence. Also fermentation adds to the TSNA content. I wouldn't imagine by very much though. TSNA content is more affected by roasting/toasting methods used in manufacturing. There are naturally occurring quantities to begin with, but the generally accepted theory is that they are the leading cancer causing agents. My feeling is that bacteria present in "store bought" unpasteurized "dip" makes a bigger contribution to negative health effect. Just my opinion.

Nitrosamines occur when you cook meat over high heat, like grilling. Also in curing processes for dried meats. Nitrates are actually added to speed up the process. Deep frying foods causes the same sort of reaction. More attention has been focused on these facts in the past couple of years.

Long story short, store it however you see fit. If the humidor works for you go for it.

[bakerbarber]

I forgot, I actually LIKE cold snus. So I keep an open can on the door of my fridge for that reason.

Seriously though there is no "wrong" way. I guess you might even pick up a nice humidor flavor.

Is your avatar a picture of you? Don't know many guys that age that keep a humidor on their desk. If it is you kudos to you for the broadened horizon.

[Winter Wooskie]

Yup that's me, if your wondering...people may say I'm "too young" for this "stuff" (I'm nearly 19 by the way) but, I enjoy it, I see it more as something of a cultural thing...I mean I am really into cigars, and I love to see how they are made, and to know everything about them and all the different types of tobaccos in them, there is so much to know, I also have a pipe and enjoy a good pipe every once in a while, I like to jar up and cellar a pound or so of a good tobacco and age it to see what it turns out to be...so naturally for me, snus was my next endeavor, and it has turned out to be a pleasant one at that...I don't really enjoy American tobacco, I will smoke the occasional cigarette and maybe bum a dip of cope here and there from a friend, but for me I like the finer things, good cigars, good pipe tobacco and good snus...

Not to mention I like to make cigar humidors too, its fun, and then to set them up with a hygro and all the things you need to keep it at the perfect settings, very interesting to me!! I like it all!


oh! And yeah... I was thinking about that too, after I posted...I remembered that some people preferred it cold!

*EDIT* haha the idea just came to me...since i live in Montana, i can just find a metal tin and put my snus cans in there and set them outside my window...since the whole outdoors will essentially be a freezer this winter. :P

[chainsnuser]

Snus gets some interesting new flavor-undertones, when it gets a little dry. It even gets better, when open for a few days, even when it gets a little harder to bake.

I usually keep my snus cold and air-tight, in a plastic bag, though, so I cannot argue about snus that is totally dried out. I doubt that a normal humidor could work, snus seems to require much more moisture than a cigar.

Cheers!

[Premium Parrots]

I also prefer my snus cold. I keep my stash in the freezer but keep a plastic bag with the tins I am currently useing in the fridge. [maybe 3 or 4 different types]. I mostly use coffe/vanilla and each morning I put 6 or 8 portions in a tin and dump about 6 drops of my morning coffe into the tin and away I go. My snus stays moist, but not overly moist, all day. And the flavor is enriched somewhat. If I am taking any other type of snus with me I just put 6 drops of water in the tin and go. Works for me.