Modifying taste and sensory irritation of smokeless tobacco and non-tobacco products
US-2021008140-A1 · Jan 14, 2021 · US
Preformed smokeless tobacco product
US11957152B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11957152-B2 |
| Application number | US-202016863185-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Priority date | Apr 14, 2010 |
| Publication date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2024 |
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Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products configured to generally retain their shape during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. In particular embodiments, each smokeless tobacco product can comprise a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile.
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What is claimed is: 1. A preformed smokeless tobacco product comprising: a body having a defined shape, the body including, tobacco; and a binder in an amount ranging from 0.5 weight percent to 5 weight percent, the preformed smokeless tobacco product having a three point bend strength ranging from 0.25 N to 4 N, the preformed smokeless tobacco product having an average texture profile hardness ranging from 2 N to 12 N, and the preformed smokeless tobacco product having an oven volatiles content ranging from 10 weight percent to 61 weight percent. 2. The preformed smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the average texture profile hardness ranges from 4 N to 8 N. 3. The preformed smokeless tobacco product of claim 2 , wherein the average texture profile hardness ranges from 4.5 N to 5.5 N. 4. The preformed smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the oven volatiles content ranges from 50 weight percent to 61 weight percent. 5. The preformed smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the oven volatiles content ranges from 10 weight percent to 30 weight percent. 6. The preformed smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the three point bend strength ranges from 0.25 N to 2 N. 7. The preformed smokeless tobacco product of claim 6 , wherein the three point bend strength ranges from 0.25 N to 0.8 N. 8. The preformed smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the binder includes guar gum, xanthan, cellulose, or any combination thereof. 9. The preformed smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the binder includes guar gum, carboxymethyl cellulose, and xanthan. 10. The preformed smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the defined shape is a substantially rectangular cuboidal shape.
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- What does patent US11957152B2 cover?
- Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products configured to generally retain their shape during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. In particular embodiments, each smokeless tobacco product can comprise a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material prop…
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- Altria Client Services Llc
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- Primary CPC classification A24B13/00. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 16 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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