A smokeless tobacco-containing product, in which sun-dried, fermented, then ground and aged tobacco leaves are mixed with a solution of baking soda and water to create a moist form that can be rolled into a ball (called a saffa).
Toombak may be premade in cottage industry or custom-made by vendor/individual, and used by holding a small portion (saffa) is the mouth and sucking slowly for 10 to 15 minutes.