Sep 28, 2018 · Background: Qiwam (Kimam) is a liquid tobacco preparation consumed with paan. It is mostly consumed in southeast Asian region. Evidences suggest that it causes potentially malignant disorders (PMD), oral cancer (OC) and decreases sperm count. Qiwam was mentioned in earlier research publications, however details are not known.

Sep 28, 2018 · Introduction: Kiwam (qiwam) is a partially fermented tobacco product consumed with betel quid (paan). The major constituents of this product are tobacco, saffron (zaffrani) and some other additives. It contains tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNA) which is considered as a cancer causing agent.

One study found there was a significant positive association between paan-tobacco chewing and cancer of the gingiva. The strongest predictor was daily frequency of paan-tobacco chewing.

SLT is used in various forms in India such as paan with tobacco, paan masala, khaini, areca nut and slaked lime preparations, kiwam, zarda, mawa, snus, mishri, and gul. [6, 7] The tobacco plus lime mixture is the most common variant of the betel quid frequently known as khaini in the northern part of India.

Custom-made products such as tombol and betel quid (also known as paan) are made by combining cured tobacco or a premade tobacco product (e.g., zarda) with one or more ingredients, such as ashes, alkaline agents, areca nut, …

Habitual paan chewers have tobacco (either in raw or processed form) added as an essential element in the preparation. Tobacco is called by different names across the country and the commercially manufactured varieties used in paan are called Zarda or Kiwam.

Jan 10, 2018 · Kiwam: Ingredients –Thick paste prepared from tobacco leaf extract, spices (e.g., saffron, cardamom, aniseed) and additives such as musk. Mode of Use –Placed in the mouth and chewed or used as an optional ingredient in betel quid. Used in – South Asia, mainly in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Qiwam is a popular ingredient often added to paan for flavouring. BABA Nauratan and BABA Black are the most popular Qiwam brands in India. Qiwam is a liquid tobacco mixture. It is made with tobacco leaves that are flavoured with spices and additives.

Dec 16, 2011 · The data on other smokeless tobacco products such as Gutkha, Paan and Kiwam are not available. The huge amount of money has been spent in import of these tobacco products in Nepal while the...

Oct 1, 2018 · Background: Qiwam (Kimam) is a liquid tobacco preparation consumed with paan. It is mostly consumed in southeast Asian region. Evidences suggest that it causes potentially malignant disorders...