Proprietary infusion

Choose an ONTCSA profile.

ONTCSA maintains an approved aroma-profile library that can be used across eligible ONTCSA product formats. Each profile is curated through 800+ sample rounds before it is added to the available list. New custom profile creation is possible, but it is a separate development path with added time, sampling, and cost.

Request profile list Plan a sample
Fermentation room and process environment used for proprietary infusion planning
01Profile libraryApproved options ready for qualified product programs.
02Format fitWraps, grabba, cigars, whole leaf, or finished formats.
03Repeatability800+ sample rounds before library approval.

Approved profiles

Start from the list.

Most programs should begin with ONTCSA’s available profile list. The buyer chooses an approved direction, then ONTCSA reviews product format, packaging, sample needs, and destination requirements before production planning.

Available profilesSelect from ONTCSA’s approved library before considering new development.
Product formatApply the selected profile to wraps, grabba, cigars, whole leaf, or finished formats.
Sample matchCheck aroma release, moisture feel, handling, burn behavior, and buyer feedback.
Packaging checkConfirm retail count, inner pack, pouch, carton, label language, and document needs.
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Format fit first

Apply it by format.

The same approved profile may need different handling across wraps, cigars, grabba, cones, whole leaf, or finished goods. ONTCSA reviews the format first so strength, moisture, handling, packaging, and buyer feedback stay connected.

Wraps and conesCheck pliability, aroma lift, handling, count, seal quality, and private-label packaging fit.
Grabba and leafCheck cut or leaf condition, moisture target, pouch behavior, aroma retention, and market presentation.
Cigars and finished goodsCheck blend balance, finish, draw, burn, band or box fit, and the approved sample buyers expect to repeat.

Library sample path

Confirm the match.

  1. BriefSelect an available ONTCSA profile or ask whether custom development is required.
  2. Fit reviewONTCSA checks whether the selected profile fits the format, sample path, and production expectation.
  3. PrototypeSamples are checked for aroma, feel, handling, consistency, and packaging behavior before the program moves forward.
  4. Lock pointThe approved reference becomes the benchmark for specification notes, packaging, quality checks, and reorder planning.

Available profile list

Browse ONTCSA profiles.

Use the approved list from the ONTCSA Product Variant Sheet. Filter by category, search by name or ID, and select a profile to view its reference notes and sensory indicators.

Custom development

Most buyers should begin with this available library. New profile creation can be reviewed, but it requires additional sampling, time, and cost.

Profile type

Product Variant Sheet category

Select up to 3 profiles to compare.

Custom development

Custom takes time.

Creating a new proprietary profile is possible, but it is not a quick or low-cost request. It requires extra sampling, review time, approval steps, and clear commercial expectations before ONTCSA can evaluate the path.

Scope

Define the target profile, format, volume, packaging plan, market, timeline, and reason the library does not fit.

Development

Expect additional sample rounds, material review, internal checks, and production-fit evaluation before approval.

Approval

Review sample references, label language, documentation needs, destination rules, and buyer-side responsibilities.

Launch

Move forward only after the approved reference, specifications, packaging, and commercial terms are clear.

What to request

Send the request.

Send the product family, destination market, target volume, preferred ONTCSA profile if known, packaging idea, sample status, timeline, document needs, and whether you are requesting library use or custom development.