Chewing Tobacco is a type of tobacco that is consumed by smoking like in cigarettes, so it is also called smokeless tobacco. It is available in loose leaf, plug, bits and twist form. Consuming tobacco by chewing relates to very old history rather than new. Here are some facts about Chewing Tobacco.
1. Definition
The definition of Chewing Tobacco is just that; it is the type of tobacco that is consumed by crushing it between teeth just to release the nicotine and tobacco flavor. It is not grounded form of tobacco as smoking tobacco.
2. Forms of Chewing Tobacco
There are four forms of Chewing Tobacco that are called loose leaf tobacco, twist tobacco, plug tobacco and tobacco bits. Twist tobacco was the most famous form of Chewing Tobacco in old age, while tobacco bits are common in modern age.
3. Harmful Effects
After research it has been concluded that Chewing Tobacco is much dangerous than other types of tobacco, as it contain 28 cancer producing agents or carcinogens. The common cancers appear in Chewing Tobacco users are throat and mouth cancer.
4. Favorite Element of Baseball Players
The use of Chewing Tobacco was very common in early baseball players and coaches up to mid 20th century. Later, after diagnosing the carcinogens agents in Chewing Tobacco, it was announced as a prohibited element for professional baseball players.
5. Harmful agents in Chewing Tobacco
Obviously, the most harmful agents in Chewing Tobacco are carcinogens. However, the other harmful agents in Chewing Tobacco are formaldehyde, arsenic, cadmium and radioactive polonium-210.