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Zarda

A form of chewing tobacco traditionally used in India. It is made from dry, rather coarse tobacco flakes, lime and flavourings such as saffron. It may also contain vegetable dyes. It is sometimes chewed with areca nut. The product has a light brown to white course appearance. Also known as Surti, Dokta, Sukla, Gundi, Pheri and Kharsan.

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