METHOD FOR DRYING TOBACCO LEAVES, METHOD FOR INCREASING AMINO ACID CONTENT, STARTING TOBACCO MATERIAL AND TOBACCO PRODUCT

摘要

Provided is a method for increasing flavor components contained in tobacco leaves. In this method, a drying step at the yellowing stage of tobacco leaves involves: a first drying step for drying tobacco leaves at a temperature of 35°C or lower; and a second drying step for, after the first drying step, drying the tobacco leaves at a temperature higher than 40°C.