Reconsituted Tobacco

Reconstituted Tobacco Types & Attributes

Reconstituted tobacco, or recon, is a processed tobacco material made from tobacco remnants collected after leaf processing. It is formed into sheet form and reused as part of tobacco manufacturing.

Recon is also commonly known as RTS, RTL, RT, RLT, RCB, PCL, or homogenized sheet tobacco.

Benefits of Reconstituted Tobacco

Reconstituted tobacco is used to support a more efficient and controlled production process. Its key benefits include:

Cost efficiency
More consistent blend quality
Neutral smoke profile
Reduced alkaloids and tar
Easier ingredient and flavor adjustment

Available Types

We supply several types of recon, including:

Nanofiber Recon
Burley and FCV, available in cut or foil form, origin Brazil
Kretek Recon
Available in cut rag form, origin Indonesia

Main Purpose

Reconstituted tobacco is widely used to:

Create a more consistent cigarette blend
Improve physical appearance
Optimize component ratio
Reduce manufacturing cost

Nano Fiber Recon

Nano fiber recon is known for its strong structure, aroma retention, filling power, and cost efficiency. The process generally includes:

Preparation

Screening, cleaning, and moisture reduction

Grinding

Fine grinding and fiber extraction to create nano fibers

Mixing

Blending solid and liquid components into a balanced mixture

Film Formation & Lamination

Film Formation & Lamination Forming the material into thin layered sheets

Drying

Drying with controlled heat and final moisture adjustment

Cutting & Packing

Cutting into foil or cut rag format, then packed accordingly

Papermaking Recon

Papermaking recon is made from tobacco by-products such as stems, scraps, and midribs using paper-based processing technology. The material is separated into fiber and soluble portions, formed into sheets, recombined, then dried and cut to the required format

Slurry Type Recon

Slurry recon is made by grinding tobacco fines and stems into powder, then mixing them with water and a vegetable-based binder before forming them into sheets.

Advantages:

Lower investment cost
No wastewater treatment needed
Good taste and aroma quality

Limitations:

Lower production capacity
More fragile material
Less consistent than papermaking recon