Do you love enjoying a hookah but prefer to avoid harmful and addictive substances? Then you should definitely try the tobacco substitute from Smoke Island. Smoke Island is made from cellulose, but it smokes very similarly to real hookah tobacco. And the best part is, the cellulose doesn’t even smolder. Only the molasses evaporates. This means no harmful combustion byproducts are produced, which is also reflected in the taste.
What is special about Smoke Island tobacco substitute?
Smoke Island is a tobacco substitute made from cellulose. Sounds strange, but that's how it is.
Cellulose consists of boiled plant fibers, which can also be used for making paper. Depending on the plant they come from, these fibers are longer or shorter and have slightly different properties. What all cellulose materials have in common: when they are dried, they are highly absorbent and excellent at holding liquids. This is well-known from various types of paper, like kitchen towels, tissues, but also newspapers and printer paper. Since tobacco leaves are largely made of cellulose, they too can absorb and release liquids, which is why dried tobacco leaves are great for soaking in molasses. When cellulose is heated, it releases the absorbed liquid, which makes cellulose ideal as a carrier material to soak up molasses, flavors, glycerin, and liquid sweeteners. By adding heat, cellulose slowly releases the liquid as well. Essentially, there is no significant difference between the functionality of cellulose and tobacco. Cellulose can bind more liquid, and its fine fibers tend to become mushy rather than fluffy when combined with liquids, which makes it harder to fluff up compared to tobacco.
Cellulose has almost no inherent flavor, which allows the aromas to come through more clearly, and the smoke production is somewhat more intense than with regular tobacco due to the higher absorbency of cellulose.Additionally, many harmful substances found in tobacco are simply not present in cellulose. Therefore, smoking cellulose, as far as known, is less harmful to health than consuming tobacco products.Apart from the taste of burning coals and the resulting carbon monoxide, using cellulose is almost comparable to vaping, and the smoke production may even be more intense than with regular tobacco due to the nature of the cellulose.
What flavors does Smoke Island offer?
Smoke Island offers a nice range of different flavors. You can find the following flavors with us:
Ice Lemon: Lemon & Mint
Ice Watermelon: Watermelon & Mint
Ice Grape: Grape & Mint
Ice Bonbon: Ice candy
Ice Peach: Peach & Menthol
Cucumber Lime: Lime, Cucumber & Mint
Pink Lemo: Grapefruit, Lemon & Mint
Ice Pineapple: Pineapple & Mint
Ice Gum: Gum & Mint
Ice Pistachio: Pistachio, Vanilla & Mint
Ice Blueberry: Blueberry & Mint
Ice Pear: Pear & Mint
Double Apple: Double Apple
Mint: Mint
But there is a much larger selection of flavors available from the manufacturer.
What is the most popular flavor of Smoke Island?
According to sales figures, Ice Lemon (a nice sweet lemon with a light coolness), Ice Grape (grape and mint), and Ice Gum (gum & mint) are quite popular among our customers.
How do I pack a bowl with Smoke Island?
The bowl preparation doesn't differ much from other bowl setups. The only thing to pay close attention to is the heat, as Smoke Island tobacco substitute cannot handle as much heat as other tobacco types. With a little distance and an ONMO (especially the black ONMO), it shouldn't be a problem. Once the tobacco starts to feel harsh, just reduce the heat.
FAQ: Smoke Island Hookah Tobacco
Does Smoke Island contain nicotine?
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No, since Smoke Island is not tobacco and the product only contains cellulose, flavors, and glycerin, it does not contain nicotine.
Is the smoke production good with Smoke Island?
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Yes, the smoke is quite thick, but you can also regulate it with the heat. Less heat, less smoke.
Does Smoke Island taste better than regular hookah tobacco?
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Smoke Island does not contain tobacco, so the earthy and spicy-bitter tobacco flavor is missing. If you enjoy the taste of tobacco, you may miss it. If it's not your thing, you might even prefer Smoke Island over regular tobacco.
Can you get addicted to Smoke Island?
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Smoke Island does not contain nicotine, which is responsible for addiction. Therefore, the answer is no.
What is the best setup for Smoke Island?
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Use whatever you have. Just make sure the tobacco doesn't get too much heat so that the cellulose doesn't burn.
