CN1960648A - tobacco composition - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention features tobacco compositions and methods of their use and preparation. The compositions of the present invention may be based on a variety of processes. The processes include films, tablets, shaped parts, gels, consumable units, insoluble matrices, and hollow shapes. In addition to tobacco, the composition may also contain flavorants, colorants, and other additives as described herein. The composition may also be palatable. Exemplary compositions and methods for their preparation are described herein.

Description

tobacco composition

field of invention

The present invention relates to the field of tobacco products (tobacco products).

Brief description of the invention

The invention features tobacco compositions and methods of their use and preparation. The compositions of the invention may be based on a variety of techniques. The processes include films, tabs, shaped parts, gels, consumable units, insoluble matrices and hollow shapes. In addition to tobacco, the composition may also contain flavorants, colors and other additives as described herein. The composition may also be orally disintegrable. Exemplary compositions and methods for their preparation are described herein.

For example, any of the compositions described herein can include a fragrance or flavor masking agent. Exemplary flavors include licorice, kudzu, hydrangea, Japanese white bark magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, menthol, Japanese mint, star anise, cinnamon, herb, wintergreen (winter green), cherries, berries, apples, peaches, Dramboui, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, cardamom, celery, Quinoa, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, honey essace, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, cinnamon, chrysanthemum, cognac, jasmine, Take kale, sage, fennel, piment, ginger, anise, coriander, coffee, or peppermint oil from any species of the Mentha genus.

Any of the compositions of the present invention may also include sweetening agents (such as sucrose, sucralose, thiazide potassium, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose , sorbitol and mannitol), surfactants, plasticizers (such as glycerin, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol/mannitol, acetylated monoglycerides, triacetin and 1,3 - butanediol), fillers (such as starch, microcrystalline cellulose, wood pulp, soluble fibers, calcium carbonate, dicalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, and clay), lubricants (such as stearic acid and stearates) or waxes (such as lecithin, glyceryl monostearate and propylene glycol monostearate), preservatives (such as methyl paraben and potassium sorbate) and/or stabilizers (such as ascorbic acid, monosteryl citrate , BHT and BHA).

Any of the compositions described herein may further include, for example, matte or glossy coatings. The coating preferably includes colorants, flavours, sweeteners or odor masking agents. The coating may also include a different flavor, color or disintegration rate than the format in the composition. The coating may also include tobacco.

Any of the compositions described herein may further include a printed pattern such as a logo. The printed pattern may include colorants, tobacco, flavors, sweeteners or odor masking agents. The surface of any composition described herein may also include a pattern in relief.

Tobacco included in any of the compositions may be powder, granules, shreds or dissolves perceptibly in the mouth.

Any of the compositions described herein may further include flakes, such as containing tobacco or various flavors or colours.

Any of the compositions of the present invention may be shaped into a shape suitable for intraoral application. Compositions of the invention may further provide tobacco satisfaction, such as over a period of 10-30 minutes.

The invention also features methods of obtaining tobacco satisfaction by placing in the mouth at least a portion of any of the compositions described herein.

The invention also features methods of making the compositions described herein. Any of these methods may further comprise applying a coating to the composition, for example by spraying, brushing, rolling, doctor blade casting, slot coating, extrusion coating or hot melt deposition. Either method may also include printing a pattern on the composition, such as by offset printing, flexographic printing, gravure printing, inkjet, laser or screen printing. Additionally, the method of preparing the composition may include adding to the form or composition a fragrance, color, odor masking agent or any other ingredient described herein.

"Formula" refers to an ingredient or compilation of ingredients in a composition as provided herein, for example, a carrier or a reagent.

"Tobacco" means any part of any member of the genus Nicotiana, such as leaves, flowers, roots and stems. Exemplary species of tobacco include N. rustica and N. tabacum (such as LAB21, LNKY171, TI1406, Basma, Galpao, Perique, Beinhart 1000-1 and Petico), other species include N. acaulis, N. acuminata, N. .acuminata var.multiflona, N.afi icana, N.alata, N.amplexicaulis, N.aretsii, N.attenuata, N.benavidesii, N.benthamiana, N.bigelovii, N.bonariensis, N.cavicola, N.clevelandii , N.cordifolia, N.corymbosa, N.debneyi, N.excelsior, N.forgetiana, N.fragrans, N.glauca, N.glutinosa, N.goodspeedii, N.gossei, N.hybrid, N.ingulba, N. .kawakamii, N.knightiana, N.langsdorfii, N.linearis, N.longiflora, N.maritima, N.megalosiphon, N.miersii, N.noctiflora, N.nudicaulis, N.obtusifolia, N.occidentalis, N.occidentalis subsp. hesperis, N. otophora, N. paniculata, N. Pauciflora, N. petunioides, N. plumbaginifolia, N. quadrivalvis, N. raimondii, N. repanda, N. rosulata, N. rosulata subsp. ingulba, N. rotundifolia , N. setchellii, N. simulans, N. solanifolia, N. spegazzinii, N. stocktonii, N. suaveolens, N. sylvestris, N. thyrsiflora, N. tomentosa, N. tomentosiformis, N. trigonophylla, N. umbratica, N. .undulata, N. velutina, N. Wigandioides and N. x sanderae. The tobacco may be whole, shredded, cut, cured, aged, fermented or otherwise processed, such as pelleted or encapsulated. Tobacco may also be in the form of a finished product, including but not limited to any unburned tobacco orally consumed, such as smokeless tobacco. The smokeless tobacco includes snuff (wet or dry), chewing tobacco, loose leaf, pouched tobacco, etc., or any form contained herein. The term also includes extracts of tobacco that include two or more tobacco organoleptic components.

"Tobacco satisfaction" in this context refers to the sensation associated with the tobacco organoleptic components released in the mouth and the added flavor components when using smokeless tobacco. Adult consumers who choose to use smokeless tobacco products typically purchase smokeless tobacco products based on their personal preferences including, but not limited to, flavor, cut of tobacco, format, ease of use, and packaging.

"Organoleptic" refers to the comprehensive sensory perception involving or contributing to the consumer, which includes any combination such as aroma, fragrance, smell, taste, off-flavor, mouthfeel, and the like.

"Noncombustible" means that no combustion occurs during normal use.

The compositions described here are advantageous from the standpoint of size, ease of use and controlled rate of disintegration.

All percentages are by weight unless otherwise indicated.

Other features and advantages are apparent from the following description and claims.

Detailed description of the invention

The present invention features tobacco compositions that can typically be used for tobacco satisfaction.

A.tobacco

Tobacco for use in the compositions described herein includes any raw or processed form such as powder, granules or chips. Preferably, the tobacco is sized or sized to disintegrate (eg, dissolve) in the mouth, to give the perception of solubility (eg, the tobacco does not produce a tactile sensation in the mouth), or to be easily swallowed. Alternatively, the tobacco is sized or configured to provide a tactile sensation in the mouth. Exemplary average sizes are in the range of 1-1000 μm, such as about 800, 500, 250, 100, 80, 75, 50, 25, 20, 15, 10, 8, 6, 5, 3, 2 or 1 μm or less , preferably less than 80 μm or less. The tobacco may also be in the form of a slurry or a flowable gel. Flowable gels are mixtures of formats that are dissolved in water and mixed with tobacco, and then mixed with a miscible solvent to prevent complete dissolution of the format. Such mixtures cause the format to swell to form a viscous, pseudoplastic paste that is readily dispensed at slight pressure from a container, such as a catheter. An exemplary tobacco is smokeless tobacco. Other tobaccos are described in U.S. Publication Nos. 2003/0094182 and 2003/0070687, U.S.S.N. 60/603, and U.S.S.N.____ titled "Nicotiana Compositions," filed November 5, 2004, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference . Tobacco for use in the compositions may also be prepared according to the methods in U.S. Publication No. 2004/0112394, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. Other suitable tobaccos are known in the art.

The tobacco may be distributed randomly or evenly throughout the composition, or concentrated in different regions thereof, for example in the center or on the surface.

Typical final tobacco concentrations range from 1% to 99% by weight of the final composition, e.g., up to 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, depending on the desired properties and the end use of the composition. , 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 or 90%. In a preferred embodiment, the composition includes about 25% tobacco.

B. Composition

Typically, the compositions of the present invention are intended for oral use or consumption. Tobacco-containing compositions may be prepared using any suitable orally compatible form. The tobacco may be directly mixed with the format or supported by the format. For example, a composition may comprise tobacco deposited on, mixed in, surrounded by, or associated with a format, such as, for example, as dry particles, chips, granules, powder, or slurry. The tobacco in the composition is either soluble or insoluble or perceived to be soluble. In one embodiment, the composition is a spitless tobacco composition. Compositions may also include mixtures of tobacco forms or types. Compositions may be foamy or compact. Foam compositions may be rigid or flexible and may be based on water-soluble, water-insoluble or thermoplastic forms. Exemplary compositions are described herein. In one embodiment, the compositions of the present invention are non-combustible.

Suitable forms for the compositions described herein include orally compatible polymers such as cellulose (e.g., carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC), hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC), hydroxy Propylmethylcellulose (HPMC) and methylcellulose (MC)), natural polymers such as starch and modified starches, konjac, collagen, inulin, soy protein, whey protein, casein, and wheat gluten ( wheatgluten)), seaweed-derived polymers (such as carrageenan (κ, iota, and lambda), alginate and propylene glycol alginate), microbial-derived polymers (such as xanthan gum, dextran, pullulan , curdlan and gellan), extracts (such as locust bean gum, guar gum, tara gum, tragacanth gum, pectin (lo methoxy and amidated), agar , zein, karaya, gelatin, psyllium seed, chitin, and chitosan), secretions (such as gum arabic (gum arabic) and shellac), synthetic polymers (such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyethylene oxide and polyvinyl alcohol). Other useful formats are known in the prior art, see, for example, Krochta et al. Food Technology, 1997, 51:61-74, Glicksman Food Hydrocolloids CRC 1982, Krochta Edible Coatings and Films to Improve Food Quality Technomic 1994, Industrial Gums Academic 1993, Nussinovitch Water-Soluble Polymer Applications in Foods Blackwell Science 2003. Depending on the desired properties, the composition may also include fillers such as starch, microcrystalline cellulose, wood pulp (such as Solkafloc from International Fibers, Inc.), soluble fibers (such as Fibersol from Matsushita), carbonic acid calcium, dicalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, and clay), lubricants (such as lecithin, stearic acid, stearates (such as Mg or K), and waxes (such as glyceryl monostearate, propylene glycol monostearate and acetylated monoglycerides)), plasticizers (such as glycerin, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, mannitol, triacetin, and 1,3-butanediol), stabilizers (such as ascorbic acid and monosteryl citrate, BHT, or BHA), or other compounds (such as vegetable oils, surfactants, and preservatives). Some compounds function as both plasticizers and lubricants.

Compositions of the present invention may include spice extracts (such as licorice, kudzu, hydrangea, magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, menthol, peppermint, star anise, cinnamon, herb, winter green, cherries, berries, peaches, apples, Dramboui, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, cardamom, celery , card quinoa, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, honey essace, rose oil, lemon oil, vanilla, orange oil, cinnamon, chrysanthemum, cognac, jasmine, kelp, sage, fennel, piment, ginger, anise, coriander, coffee or peppermint oil from any species of the genus Mentha), odor masking agents, bitter point blockers ( bitterness receptor blocker), receptor enhancers, sweeteners (such as sucralose, thiazide potassium (Ace-K), aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, lactose, sucrose , glucose, fructose, sorbitol and mannitol), and other desired additives such as chlorophyll, minerals, medicinal herbs or breath freshening agents.

Flavor may also be provided by plant matter such as mint leaves, typically 10% flavor oil and 90% insoluble fiber. Exemplary plants further include licorice, kudzu, hydrangea, Japanese white magnolia, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, Japanese mint, cinnamon, herb, cherry, berry, peach, apple, lavender, celery, Cardamom, cardamom, nutmeg, sandalwood, geranium, bergamot, rose, vanilla, lemon, orange, cinnamon, chrysanthemum, jasmine, kelp, sage, fennel, allspice (piment ), ginger, anise, coriander, coffee, or any species of mint.

Fragrance may also be provided to the compositions described herein by compositions of fragrance extracts, plant matter, or combinations thereof. In addition to natural flavor extracts, flavors can also be provided by imitation, synthetic or artificial flavor ingredients and blends comprising these ingredients. Perfume can be added in powder, oil or capsule form.

In a specific embodiment, the composition disintegrates in the mouth. The disintegration rate of the composition can vary from 60 minutes to less than 1 minute. Quick release compositions are typically in less than 2 minutes and most preferably in 1 minute or less such as less than 60 seconds, 50 seconds, 45 seconds, 40 seconds, 35 seconds, 30 seconds, 25 seconds, 20 seconds, 15 seconds, 10 seconds , 5 seconds, 4 seconds, 3 seconds, 2 seconds or 1 second to disintegrate. The disintegration may occur by any mechanism, such as dissolution, melting, mechanical disruption (eg, from chewing), enzymatic or other chemical degradation, or disruption of the interaction between the form and tobacco. The disintegration of the form or the tobacco itself may likewise occur. The time required for the composition to disintegrate can be controlled by varying the thickness of the composition and depends on the type of form, other additives and mode of use. When placed in the mouth, the composition may temporarily adhere to a portion of the oral mucosa. In addition, the duration of tobacco satisfaction can be varied. This duration is influenced by, for example, the rate of disintegration of the composition, the rate of extraction of the organoleptic components from the composition and the residence time of the composition in the mouth. It can be at least 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes or 1 hour, preferably 10 seconds to 10 minutes, and more preferably 30 seconds to 5 minutes provides the tobacco satisfaction.

In other embodiments, the composition does not disintegrate in the mouth during the dwell period. In such compositions, the tobacco organoleptic components may be introduced into the mouth by dissolution, leaching, extraction or mechanical disruption caused by chewing.

Individual compositions may be sized to fit completely in the mouth, or sized to fit only partly in the mouth. Preferred cross-sections of the composition include, but are not limited to, square, circular, rectangular, oval, oval, and the like. Depending on serving size and ingredients, preferred dimensions may vary. Typically, the largest dimension of a single serving is equal to or less than 5 cm. Alternatively, the tobacco article can be formed into a larger form from which cutting or separation of individual supplies can be performed, such as by chewing, biting or oral disintegration. For example, a strip or other long piece can be placed in the container, and the customer can withdraw the desired serving size. A larger composition (or a mouth-sized piece attached to a handle) can also be partially inserted into the mouth, similar to a toothpick or a cigarette, and the consumer can suck or chew on it. In one embodiment, the larger tablet is orally disintegrable and completely consumed within a certain period of time.

C. Craft

Films. The compositions of the present invention may form orally disintegrating films. The film may comprise a single layer or multiple layers. Single layer films, for example, may contain tobacco, format and other ingredients in a homogeneous mixture. A multilayer film may comprise multiple layers comprising tobacco, for example of the same or different type or size, such as perceptibly dissolved tobacco. Multiple layers may be laminated together. Additionally, as described herein, the multilayer films may contain tobacco in one or more layers and in layers comprising other components. For example, individual layers may be added for flavor, sweetness, colour, disintegration speed or stability (eg during handling or consumption). Tobacco may also be arranged between two or more layers in a sandwich arrangement. One or more layers in the interlayer may also include tobacco. In films having multiple layers, the layers may disintegrate at the same or different rates, or the layers may not orally disintegrate. When the rate of disintegration is different, the composition can provide tobacco at different times based on the disintegration of the layers. Monolayer films or individual layers in multilayer films can be foamed or aerated to provide desired physical properties or desired rates of dissolution or disintegration.

The membrane can be sized to fit the mouth as a single serving. Alternatively, larger membranes can be fabricated from which individual supplies can be segmented. For example, the film can be wrapped or otherwise shaped to form a hollow tube or straw, which can in turn be filled with other materials. Additionally, as described herein, films containing high percentages of 1%-99% tobacco, for example on a dry weight basis, can be prepared and then used in the preparation of flakes or powders for incorporation into other compositions. The preferred thickness of the film is typically less than 1 mm, eg less than 500, 200, 100, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1 μm; preferably 5-125 μm.

Membranes can be prepared using a variety of methods known in the art. The process used may depend on the format used in the film. Exemplary methods include solution casting or extrusion, melt extrusion, drum drying, and calendaring. Once formed, the membrane can be modified, for example, using printing or other coatings or modifying the surface of the membrane. Flavors, colorants or tobacco can be added to the surface of the film by printing, coating or decorative treatment. All printing methods known in the prior art, such as offset printing, flexographic printing, gravure printing, inkjet, laser, screen printing and other typical methods, can be used. The coating or decorative pattern can be applied to the on the surface of the membrane. The film that is printed, coated or embellished may or may not contain tobacco. One function of the printed, coated or decorative pattern is to provide additional amounts of colour, flavor or tobacco to the film. Another function is to improve the dimensional stability and appearance of the film. Once the printed, coated or decorated film is prepared, additional layers of film may be applied to cover, protect and seal the printed, coated or decorated surface.

film example

The following table shows exemplary ingredients used to prepare the films of the present invention.

Table A1 Exemplary (%) Preferred (%) Example A (%) water soluble polymer 10-70 20-45 30 tobacco 1-90 20-40 25 spices 1-40 5-15 10 sweetener 0.2-6 2-5 3 Fiber (soluble or insoluble) 2-40 5-20 9 plasticizer 1-40 5-15 10 Surfactant 0.05-5 01-1 0.5 starch/maltodextrin 1-40 10-20 10.5 lubricant 0.5-10 1-3 2

Example B. Tobacco Film

A 50 g mixture of K-3 (60%), K-100 (35%) and K4M (5%) grades of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) obtained from Dow Chemical was added to a well-stirred 450 g A beaker of deionized water that has been heated to 180_. While mixing, 40 g of finely ground tobacco was mixed with 15 g of microcrystalline cellulose (FMC), 17 g of starch (B-700 from Grain Processing Corp.), 16 g of glycerin, 0.8 g of Tween 80 (Unichema) and 4 g of monohard Propylene glycol fatty acid ester (PGMS from Danisco) was added together to the HPMC solution. When the temperature dropped below 100 mm, 10 g of cinnamon flavor and 2 g of sucralose (artificial sweetener) were added to the solution. 2 g of sodium carbonate was added to adjust the pH to about 7.5. Once all ingredients have been added and have been uniformly dispersed, the mixture is placed in a water bath and stirring is continued for 30 minutes with the temperature reduced to 65°. Make-up water was added as needed to obtain a Brookfield viscosity of 5,000 centipoise at 65 mm.

The tobacco-containing portion of the above solution was spread onto a glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 15 mils (0.015 inches). The glass plates were placed in an air circulation test oven set at a temperature of 170 mm. After 30 minutes, the glass plate was removed from the oven, cooled to room temperature, and the dried film was removed from the glass plate with a thickness of 2.5 mils (0.0025 inches). The membrane is cut into smaller pieces that fit in the mouth. In less than 1 minute, a 1.0 inch by 1.25 inch portion of the film disintegrated in the mouth, releasing the flavor, sweetener and tobacco. The film had a tobacco content of 25% on a dry weight basis.

Example C. Opaque Perfumed Film

Using the same method as in Example B, a solution without added tobacco was prepared. While the solution was still hot, 32 g of a titanium dioxide dispersion (50% titanium dioxide in water) supplied by Sensient Colors and 0.01 g of FD & C Red No. 40 lake (Sensient Colors) were added with stirring. The solution was cooled to 65 mm and applied to a glass plate, dried and removed from the glass plate as described in Example B. An opaque reddish film with good strength and a dry film thickness of 1.5 mils (0.015 inches) was produced.

Example D. Bilayer Membrane

A portion of the solution from Example B was applied to a glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 15 mils (0.015 inches). The glass plates were placed in a test oven and dried as in Example B. The glass plate was removed from the oven and allowed to cool to room temperature without removing the film from the glass plate.

A portion of the solution from Example C was applied to the dried film of Example B using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 5 mils (0.005 inches). The glass plates were placed in a test oven at 170 mm for 10 minutes. A dry film having a thickness of 3 mils (0.003 inches) was removed from the glass plate. The film clearly has two sides, a brown tobacco-containing film on one side and a red flavored film on the opposite side. A 1.0 inch by 1.25 inch portion of the film typically disintegrates in the mouth in less than 1 minute.

Example E. Three-Layer Film

As before, a portion of the solution from Example C was applied to a glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 5 mils and dried in a test oven. A portion of the solution from Example B was applied to the dried film of Example C using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 15 mils and dried in a test oven as before. A portion of the solution from Example C was applied to a glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 5 mils and dried in a test oven as before. The resulting film was 3 mils (0.003 inches) thick and consisted of three layers, an opaque, red flavoring layer on either side, and a middle layer comprising the tobacco film. A 1.0 inch by 1.25 inch portion of the film typically disintegrates in the mouth in less than 1 minute.

Example F. Foamed Film

To 100 g of the tobacco-containing partial solution from Example B was added 0.5 g of sodium lauryl sulfate (surfactant) under vigorous stirring. The solution is then mixed in a high shear mixer such as Silverson Laboratory Homogenizer, Model L4RT-W to create a homogeneous cell structure. The highly aerated solution was then applied to a glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 4 mils (0.040 inches) and dried in a test oven. When the dried foam film was removed from the glass plate, it had a thickness of 4 mils (0.004 inches). The 1.0 inch by 1.25 inch by 4 mil (0.004 inch) (thickness) slice of this foamed film weighed 35% less than the same slice of the non-foamed film made in Example B. The disintegration rate of the foamed film in the mouth is typically faster than the same non-foamed film prepared in Example B.

Example G. Flakes

A solution was prepared in a beaker by adding 40 g of spray-dried gum arabic (TIC Gums, Inc.) and 0.4 g of propylene glycol monostearate (PGMS) to 60 g of deionized water with vigorous mixing for 30 minutes. While stirring at high speed, 0.01 g of FD & C Red No. 40 lake was added to 10 g of this solution to ensure uniform dispersion of the color. The solution was capped and left for 24 hours to allow any entrapped air to escape. A portion of this solution was then spread onto a glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 5 mils (0.005 inches). The glass plate was placed in a test oven set at 170 mm for 20 minutes until the film was fully dry. When the film was removed from the glass plate, it broke into multiple small pieces with high gloss, vivid red flakes. This process was repeated with other FD&C lakes to make multiple flakes of different colors. Flavors and artificial sweeteners may also be added to the flakes.

Example H. Tobacco Sheet

To 10 g of the solution prepared in Example G was added 4 g of finely ground tobacco powder. In the same manner as in Example G, a film was prepared on a glass plate and dried, cooled and removed. The resulting flakes consisted of 50% tobacco and 50% gum arabic and had a dark brown color. Flavors can be added to the flakes if desired. Materials such as sodium carbonate may also be added to the flakes to adjust the pH.

Example I. Tobacco Films with Sheets

Membranes were prepared as in Example B. While the film was still wet on the glass plate, a measured amount of flakes was prepared and spread evenly onto the wet film. The glass plate was then dried in a test oven; the film was cooled to room temperature and then removed from the glass plate. Typically, the dry film of Example B has a dry weight of 1 g (containing 25% or 0.25 g tobacco). If the film is divided into 20 equal film slices (1.0 inches x 1.25 inches x 2 mils), each slice weighs 50 mg (containing 25% or 12.5 mg of tobacco). If 1 g of tobacco sheet (which is 50% by weight of tobacco) is spread evenly on the film, the entire sheet of the film will have a dry weight of 2 g (comprising a total of 0.75 g of tobacco). When divided into 20 equal slices, each slice weighed 100 mg and contained 37.5 mg of tobacco. Sections of the film cut to 1.0 inches by 1.25 inches typically disintegrate in the mouth in less than 1 minute.

Example J. Tobacco film with decorative sheet

The process outlined in Example I can be repeated using decorative flakes, such as colored flakes that do not contain any tobacco, or by mixing colored flakes with tobacco-containing flakes. The resulting film has a vivid appearance.

Example K. Flavored Tobacco Films

Table K1 HPMC 36.56% starch 12.18% tobacco 24.37% Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.46% plasticizer 13.15% spices 6.82% sweetener 0.49% Surfactant 0.97% water 4.00%

Weigh and combine the following ingredients in a suitable volume container:

MIX1

HM3PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 30.98g

HM100PA2208(Wolff Cellulosics) 15.51g

HM4000PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 2.60g

B700(Grain Processing Corporation) 16.36g

Tobacco powder (average particle size <80μm) 32.72g

The resulting mixture was mixed until homogeneous. Weigh the following ingredients in a separate container:

MIX2

Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.96g

Propylene glycol monostearate 0.65g

Sodium lauryl sulfate 0.65g

In a third container, weigh out the following ingredients:

MIX3

Glycerin 5.89g

Propylene glycol 5.22g

Macrogol 400 6.54g

Cinnamon Spice 6.54g

Tobacco Flavor Modifier (Hagelin) 2.62g

Sucralose Solution 25% (Tate & Lyle) 2.62g

Weigh a total of 619.14 g of boiling water in a stainless steel container. The water was vigorously stirred with an Arrow Model 1750 high shear mixer. Add MIX2 to the water. Continue stirring for 30 seconds and add MIX1. Vigorous stirring was continued for 4 minutes. To the resulting solution was added MIX3. Continue vigorous stirring for 1 minute. The resulting solution was transferred to a Silverson SS1 container suitable for vacuum mixing. The vessel was connected to a Silverson L4RTU homogenizer motorized unit. Homogenize the solution under vacuum (20-25 inches Hg) at 7500 RPM for 2 minutes, then place an ice bath around the homogenization vessel. Homogenization was continued for 8 minutes at 10,000 RPM under vacuum (20-25 inches Hg). After homogenization was complete, a portion of the solution was transferred to a 500 mL Nalgene bottle for storage.

A portion of the resulting gel solution was poured onto a glass plate previously covered with appropriately sized sheets of Mylar. The gel solution was drawn laterally across the glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 15 mils. The glass plate was placed in a side-purged forced air oven (VWR model 1330FM) set to 75°C for 30 minutes. The resulting film, dried to about 4% humidity, was removed from the Mylar sheet and cut into appropriately sized units. A 1.0 inch by 1.25 inch film unit disintegrates in the mouth in less than 30 seconds.

From the same solution, a film that disintegrates relatively slowly (e.g., disintegrates in the mouth greater than 30 sec film). The film was dried for 40 minutes in the same manner as above. The films produced typically disintegrate in the mouth in less than 1 minute.

Ultrafast disintegrating films (eg, films that disintegrate in the mouth in less than 15 seconds) were produced from the same solution by foaming the solution before casting onto a glass plate. Foaming was accomplished by subjecting 100 g of each solution to high shear mixing (using an Arrow Model 1750 high shear mixer) for approximately 3 minutes, and the foam was then applied with a film applicator having a fixed gap of 30 mils. The bubble solution was immediately cast onto the glass plate. The films produced typically disintegrate in the mouth in less than 15 seconds.

Example L. Flavored Tobacco Films

Table L1 HPMC 36.56% starch 12.18% tobacco 24.37% Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.46% plasticizer 10.71% spices 9.26% sweetener 0.49% Surfactant 0.97% water 4.00%

Weigh and combine the following ingredients in a suitable volume container:

MIX1

HM3PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 30.98g

HM100PA2208(Wolff Cellulosics) 15.51g

HM4000PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 2.60g

B700(Grain Processing Corporation) 16.36g

Tobacco powder (average particle size <80μm) 32.72g

The resulting mixture was mixed until homogeneous. Weigh the following ingredients in a separate container:

MIX2

Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.96g

Propylene glycol monostearate 0.65g

Sodium lauryl sulfate 0.65g

In a third container, weigh out the following ingredients:

MIX3

Glycerin 4.58g

Propylene glycol 5.22g

Macrogol 400 4.58g

Mint spice 9.81g

Tobacco flavor modifier (Hagelin) 2.62g

Sucralose Solution 25% (Tate & Lyle) 2.62g

Weigh a total of 619.14 g of boiling water in a stainless steel vessel. The water was vigorously stirred with an Arrow Model 1750 high shear mixer. Add MIX2 to the water. Continue stirring for 30 seconds and add MIX1. Vigorous stirring was continued for 4 minutes. MIX3 was added to the resulting solution. Continue vigorous stirring for 1 minute. The resulting solution was transferred to a Silverson SS1 container suitable for vacuum mixing. The vessel was connected to a Silverson L4RTU homogenizer motorized unit. Homogenize the solution under vacuum (20-25 inches Hg) at 7500 RPM for 2 minutes, then place an ice bath around the homogenization vessel. Homogenization was continued for 8 minutes at 10,000 RPM under vacuum (20-25 inches Hg). After homogenization was complete, a portion of the solution was transferred to a 500 mL Nalgene bottle for storage.

A portion of the resulting gel solution was poured onto a glass plate previously covered with appropriately sized sheets of Mylar. The gel solution was drawn laterally across the glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 15 mils. The glass plate was placed in a side-purged forced air oven (VWR model 1330FM) set to 75°C for 30 minutes. The resulting film, dried to about 4% humidity, was removed from the Mylar sheet and cut into appropriately sized units. A 1.0 inch x 1.25 inch cell film disintegrates in the mouth within 15-30 seconds.

Alternatively, the film includes wintergreen, spearmint, or apple spice.

Relatively slow disintegrating films (eg, films that disintegrate in the mouth for greater than 30 seconds) and ultrafast disintegrating films (eg, films that disintegrate in the mouth for less than 15 seconds) were prepared from the same solution as described in Example K .

Example M. Peach Flavored Tobacco Film

Table M1 HPMC 29.12% starch 9.71% tobacco 19.41% Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.16% plasticizer 2.33% peach puree 29.66% spices 3.43% sweetener 0.39% Surfactant 0.77% water 4.00%

Weigh and combine the following ingredients in a suitable volume container:

MIX1

HM3PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 30.98g

HM100PA2208(Wolff Cellulosics) 15.51g

HM4000PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 2.60g

B700(Grain Processing Corporation) 16.36g

Tobacco powder (average particle size <80μm) 32.72g

The resulting mixture was mixed until homogeneous. Weigh the following ingredients in a separate container:

MIX2

Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.96g

Propylene glycol monostearate 0.65g

Sodium lauryl sulfate 0.65g

In a third container, weigh out the following ingredients:

MIX3

Glycerin 1.31g

Propylene glycol 1.31g

Macrogol 400 1.31g

Peach puree 100.0g

Peach flavor 3.27g

Tobacco Flavor Modifier (Hagelin) 2.62g

Sucralose Solution 25% (Tate & Lyle) 2.62g

Weigh a total of 619.14 g of boiling water in a stainless steel vessel. The water was vigorously stirred with an Arrow Model 1750 high shear mixer. Add MIX2 to the water. Continue stirring for 30 seconds and add MIX1. Vigorous stirring was continued for 4 minutes. To the resulting solution was added MIX3. Continue vigorous stirring for 1 minute. The resulting solution was transferred to a Silverson SS1 container suitable for vacuum mixing. The vessel was connected to a Silverson L4RTU homogenizer motorized unit. Homogenize the solution under vacuum (20-25 inches Hg) at 7500 RPM for 2 minutes, then place an ice bath around the homogenization vessel. Homogenization was continued for 8 minutes at 10,000 RPM under vacuum (20-25 inches Hg). After homogenization was complete, a portion of the solution was transferred to a 500 mL Nalgene bottle for storage.

A portion of the resulting gel solution was poured onto a glass plate previously covered with appropriately sized sheets of Mylar. The gel solution was drawn laterally across the glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 15 mils. The glass plate was placed in a side-purged forced air oven (VWR model 1330FM) set to 75°C for 30 minutes. The resulting film, dried to about 4% humidity, was removed from the Mylar sheet and cut into appropriately sized units. A 1.0 inch x 1.25 inch cell film disintegrates in the mouth within 15-30 seconds.

Relatively slow disintegrating films (eg, films that disintegrate in the mouth for greater than 30 seconds) and ultrafast disintegrating films (eg, films that disintegrate in the mouth for less than 15 seconds) were prepared from the same solution as described in Example K .

Example N. Flavored Tobacco Films for Rods/Packs/Pouches/Vacuum Forming

Table N1 HPMC 41.31% starch 13.76% tobacco 9.75% Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.46% plasticizer 18.99% spices 9.27% sweetener 0.49% Surfactant 0.98% water 4.00%

Weigh and combine the following ingredients in a suitable volume container:

MIX1

HM3PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 38.48g

HM100PA2208(Wolff Cellulosics) 19.27g

HM4000PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 3.24g

B700(Grain Processing Corporation) 20.32g

Tobacco powder (average particle size <80μm) 14.39g

The resulting mixture was mixed until homogeneous. Weigh the following ingredients in a separate container:

MIX2

Na ₂ CO ₃ 2.16g

Propylene glycol monostearate 0.72g

Sodium lauryl sulfate 0.72g

In a third container, weigh out the following ingredients:

MIX3

Glycerin 7.19g

Propylene glycol 7.19g

Macrogol 400 7.19g

Triacetin 6.47g

Cinnamon Spice 10.80g

Tobacco flavor modifier (Hagelin) 2.88g

Sucralose Solution 25% (Tate & Lyle) 2.88g

Weigh a total of 606.10 g of boiling water in a stainless steel vessel. The water was vigorously stirred with an Arrow Model 1750 high shear mixer. Add MIX2 to the water. Continue stirring for 30 seconds and add MIX1. Vigorous stirring was continued for 4 minutes. To the resulting solution was added MIX3. Continue vigorous stirring for 1 minute. The resulting solution was transferred to a Silverson SS1 container suitable for vacuum mixing. The vessel was connected to a Silverson L4RTU homogenizer motorized unit. Homogenize the solution under vacuum (20-25 inches Hg) at 7500 RPM for 2 minutes, then place an ice bath around the homogenization vessel. Homogenization was continued for 8 minutes at 10,000 RPM under vacuum (20-25 inches Hg). After homogenization was complete, a portion of the solution was transferred to a 500 mL Nalgene bottle for storage.

A portion of the resulting gel solution was poured onto a glass plate previously covered with appropriately sized sheets of Mylar. The gel solution was drawn cross across the glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 20 mils. The glass plate was placed in a side-purged forced air oven (VWR model 1330FM) set to 75°C for 35 minutes. The resulting film dried to about 4% humidity was removed from the Mylar sheet and stored in a plastic bag for later use.

Other flavored tobacco films, such as apple flavored, were prepared according to the previous recipe and method.

Example O. Flavored/Colored Tobacco Films for Rods/Packs/Pouches

Table O1 HPMC 41.31% starch 13.76% Fibersol-2 9.75% Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.46% plasticizer 18.99% spices 9.26% sweetener 0.49% Surfactant 0.79% colorant 0.20% water 4.00%

Weigh and combine the following ingredients in a suitable volume container:

MIX1

HM3PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 38.48g

HM100PA2208(Wolff Cellulosics) 19.27g

HM4000PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 3.24g

B700(Grain Processing Corporation) 20.32g

Fibersol-2(Matsutani) 14.39g

FD & C Red No.40Alum Lake35-42％ 0.29g

(Sensient Colors)

The resulting mixture was mixed until homogeneous. Weigh the following ingredients in a separate container:

MIX2

Na ₂ CO ₃ 2.16g

Propylene glycol monostearate 0.58g

Sodium lauryl sulfate 0.58g

In a third container, weigh out the following ingredients:

MIX3

Glycerin 7.19g

Propylene glycol 7.19g

Macrogol 400 7.19g

Triacetin 6.47g

Cinnamon Spice 10.79g

Tobacco flavor modifier (Hagelin) 2.88g

Sucralose Solution 25% (Tate & Lyle) 2.88g

Weigh a total of 606.10 g of boiling water in a stainless steel vessel. The water was vigorously stirred with an Arrow Model 1750 high shear mixer. Add MIX2 to the water. Continue stirring for 30 seconds and add MIX1. Vigorous stirring was continued for 4 minutes. To the resulting solution was added MIX3. Continue vigorous stirring for 1 minute. The resulting solution was transferred to a Silverson SS1 container suitable for vacuum mixing. The vessel was connected to a Silverson L4RTU homogenizer motorized unit. Homogenize the solution under vacuum (20-25 inches) at 7500 RPM for 2 minutes, then place an ice bath around the homogenization vessel. Homogenization was continued for 8 minutes at 10,000 RPM under vacuum (20-25 inches). After homogenization was complete, a portion of the solution was transferred to a 500 mL Nalgene bottle for storage.

A portion of the resulting gel solution was poured onto a glass plate previously covered with appropriately sized sheets of Mylar. The gel solution was drawn laterally across the glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 20 mils. The glass plate was placed in a side-purged forced air oven (VWR model 1330FM) set to 75°C for 35 minutes. Additional films were cast at 40 mil and dried for 1 hour. The resulting film dried to about 4% humidity was removed from the Mylar sheet and stored in a plastic bag for later use.

Other flavors include mint flavor, winter green flavor or spearmint flavor. Other colorants include FD&C Blue Alum Lake 35-42%, FD&C Emerald Green Lake Blend and FD&C Blue Alum Lake+FD&C Emerald Green Lake Blend.

Example P. Peach Flavored Film for Sticks/Packs/Sachets

Table P1 HPMC 31.73% starch 10.57% tobacco 7.49% Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.12% plasticizer 14.59% peach puree 26.01% spices 3.37% sweetener 0.37% Surfactant 0.75% water 4.00%

Weigh and combine the following ingredients in a suitable volume container:

MIX1

HM3PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 38.48g

HM100PA2208(Wolff Cellulosics) 19.27g

HM4000PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 3.24g

B700(Grain Processing Corporation) 20.32g

Tobacco powder (average particle size <80μm) 14.39g

The resulting mixture was mixed until homogeneous. Weigh the following ingredients in a separate container:

MIX2

Na ₂ CO ₃ 2.16g

Propylene glycol monostearate 0.72g

Sodium lauryl sulfate 0.72g

In a third container, weigh out the following ingredients:

MIX3

Glycerin 7.19g

Propylene glycol 7.19g

Macrogol 400 7.19g

Triacetin 6.47g

Peach puree 100.0g

Peach Flavor 3.60g

Tobacco flavor modifier (Hagelin) 2.88g

Sucralose Solution 25% (Tate & Lyle) 2.88g

Weigh a total of 606.10 g of boiling water in a stainless steel vessel. The water was vigorously stirred with an Arrow Model 1750 high shear mixer. Add MIX2 to the water. Continue stirring for 30 seconds and add MIX1. Vigorous stirring was continued for 4 minutes. To the resulting solution was added MIX3. Continue vigorous stirring for 1 minute. The resulting solution was transferred to a Silverson SS1 container suitable for vacuum mixing. The vessel was connected to a Silverson L4RTU homogenizer motorized unit. Homogenize the solution under vacuum (20-25 inches Hg) at 7500 RPM for 2 minutes, then place an ice bath around the homogenization vessel. Homogenization was continued for 8 minutes at 10,000 RPM under vacuum (20-25 inches Hg). After homogenization was complete, a portion of the solution was transferred to a 500 mL Nalgene bottle for storage.

A portion of the resulting gel solution was poured onto a glass plate previously covered with appropriately sized sheets of Mylar. The gel solution was drawn laterally across the glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 20 mils. The glass plate was placed in a side purged forced air oven (VWR Model 1330FM) which had been set to 75°C for 35 minutes. The resulting film dried to about 4% humidity was removed from the Mylar sheet and stored in a plastic bag for later use.

Example Q. Perfumed/White Opaque Film for Coating

Table Q1 HPMC 45.46% starch 15.15% Fibersol-2 10.73% Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.07% plasticizer 10.73% TiO ₂ 10.45% spices 1.07% sweetener 0.27% Surfactant 1.07% water 4.00%

Weigh and combine the following ingredients in a suitable volume container:

MIX1

HM3PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 38.48g

HM100PA2208(Wolff Cellulosics) 19.27g

HM4000PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 3.24g

B700(Grain Processing Corporation) 20.32g

Fibersol-2(Matsutani) 14.39g

The resulting mixture was mixed until homogeneous. Weigh the following ingredients in a separate container:

MIX2

Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.44g

Propylene glycol monostearate 0.72g

Sodium lauryl sulfate 0.72g

In a third container, weigh out the following ingredients:

MIX3

Glycerin 3.60g

Propylene glycol 3.60g

Macrogol 400 3.60g

Triacetin 3.60g

_TiO2 Suspension 50% (Sensient Colors) 28.04g

Tobacco flavor modifier (Hagelin) 1.44g

Sucralose Solution 25% (Tate & Lyle) 1.44g

Weigh a total of 606.10 g of boiling water in a stainless steel vessel. The water was vigorously stirred with an Arrow Model 1750 high shear mixer. Add MIX2 to the water. Continue stirring for 30 seconds, then add MIX1. Vigorous stirring was continued for 4 minutes. To the resulting solution was added MIX3. Continue vigorous stirring for 1 minute. The resulting solution was transferred to a Silverson SS1 container suitable for vacuum mixing. The vessel was connected to a Silverson L4RTU homogenizer motorized unit. Homogenize the solution under vacuum (20-25 inches Hg) at 7500 RPM for 2 minutes, then place an ice bath around the homogenizer vessel. Homogenization was continued for 8 minutes at 10,000 RPM under vacuum (20-25 inches Hg). After homogenization was complete, a portion of the solution was transferred to a 500 mL Nalgene bottle for storage.

A portion of the resulting gel solution was poured onto a glass plate previously covered with appropriately sized sheets of Mylar. The gel solution was drawn laterally across the glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 20 mils. The glass plate was placed in a side-purged forced air oven (VWR model 1330FM) set to 75°C for 35 minutes. The resulting film dried to about 4% humidity was removed from the Mylar sheet and stored in a plastic bag for later use.

Example R. Extruded Tobacco Film

Table R1 tobacco 25.63% Klucel LF 61.53% Na ₂ CO ₃ 3.32% plasticizer 6.68% sweetener 0.83% water 2.00%

Tobacco granulation with a moisture content of about 4.50% was produced by granulating the following ingredients in a manner similar to the granulation used for tablet production as described here:

Klucel LF(Hercules/Aqualon) 3448.0g

Na ₂ CO ₃ 181.0g

Sucralos(Tate & Lyle) 45.0g

Propylene glycol 363.0g

Tobacco powder (average particle size <80μm) 1451.0g

Water 2344.0g

The tobacco particles were introduced into the feed zone of a Leistritz Micro-18 Twin Screw Extruder (twin screw extruder) 40:1 L/D, which had been configured for co-rotation with the medium-shear screw design extrude. The feed rate for the extrusion was 1-3 lbs/hour. Barrel zone temperature is 75-240_. Venting of volatiles from the extruded melt was accomplished by incorporating a vent in front of the discharge die of the extruder.

Tobacco films having a width of approximately 3 inches and a thickness of 2-3 mils were produced by incorporating a strip die at the discharge end of the extruder. Upon discharge, the tobacco film was calendared using 3-roll stacked chill rollers and cooled to room temperature. Downstream from the chill rolls, the film was wound on a rewinder with Mylar introduced between the film layers to prevent sticking. The tobacco film is placed in a container suitable for storage.

The tobacco films were then used in the preparation of dissolvable tobacco-containing pouches as described herein. The film disintegrates slowly in the mouth over a period of 2-4 minutes.

Example S. Flavored Tobacco Films with Gelatin

Table S1 HPMC 35.95% gelatin 0.98% starch 12.30% tobacco 23.64% Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.47% plasticizer 10.84% spices 9.35% sweetener 0.50% Surfactant 0.97% water 4.00%

Weigh and combine the following ingredients in a suitable volume container:

MIX1

HM3PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 13.84g

HM100PA2208(Wolff Cellulosics) 7.24g

HM4000PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 1.21g

B700(Grain Processing Corporation) 7.63g

Gelatin 0.61g

Tobacco powder (average particle size <80μm) 15.27g

The resulting mixture was mixed until homogeneous. Weigh the following ingredients in a separate container:

MIX2

Na ₂ CO ₃ 0.91g

Propylene glycol monostearate 0.30g

Sodium lauryl sulfate 0.30g

In a third container, weigh out the following ingredients:

MIX3

Glycerin 2.14g

Propylene glycol 2.44g

Macrogol 400 2.14g

Mint spice 4.58g

Tobacco flavor modifier (Hagelin) 1.22g

Sucralose Solution 25% (Tate & Lyle) 1.22g

Weigh a total of 288.93 g of boiling water in a stainless steel container. The water was vigorously stirred with an Arrow Model 1750 high shear mixer. Add MIX2 to the water. Continue stirring for 30 seconds and add MIX1. Vigorous stirring was continued for 4 minutes. To the resulting solution was added MIX3. Continue vigorous stirring for 3 minutes. Transfer the resulting solution to a suitable container for storage.

A portion of the resulting gel solution was poured onto a glass plate previously covered with appropriately sized sheets of Mylar. The gel solution was drawn laterally across the glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 20 mils. The glass plate was placed in a side-purged forced air oven (VWR model 1330FM) set to 75°C for 35 minutes. The resulting film, dried to about 4% humidity, was removed from the Mylar sheet and cut into appropriately sized units. The 1.0 inch by 1.25 inch membrane unit disintegrates in the mouth in less than 30 seconds, releasing flavor, sweetener and tobacco.

Example T. Flavored Tobacco Films with Gelatin

Table T1 HPMC 32.01% gelatin 4.92% starch 12.30% tobacco 23.64% Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.47% plasticizer 10.84% spices 9.35% sweetener 0.50% Surfactant 0.97% water 4.00%

Weigh and combine the following ingredients in a suitable volume container:

MIX1

HM3PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 11.40g

HM100PA2208(Wolff Cellulosics) 7.24g

HM4000PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 1.21g

B700(Grain Processing Corporation) 7.63g

Gelatin 3.05g

Tobacco powder (average particle size <80μm) 15.27g

The resulting mixture was mixed until homogeneous. Weigh the following ingredients in a separate container:

MIX2

Na ₂ CO ₃ 0.91g

Propylene glycol monostearate 0.30g

Sodium lauryl sulfate 0.30g

In a third container, weigh out the following ingredients:

MIX3

Glycerin 2.14g

Propylene glycol 2.44g

Macrogol 400 2.14g

Mint spice 4.58g

Tobacco flavor modifier (Hagelin) 1.22g

Sucralose Solution 25% (Tate & Lyle) 1.22g

Weigh a total of 288.93 g of boiling water in a stainless steel container. The water was vigorously stirred with an Arrow Model 1750 high shear mixer. Add MIX2 to the water. Continue stirring for 30 seconds and add MIX1. Vigorous stirring was continued for 4 minutes. To the resulting solution was added MIX3. Continue vigorous stirring for 3 minutes. Transfer the resulting solution to a suitable container for storage.

A portion of the resulting gel solution was poured onto a glass plate previously covered with appropriately sized sheets of Mylar. The gel solution was drawn laterally across the glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 20 mils. The glass plate was placed in a side-purged forced air oven (VWR model 1330FM) set to 75°C for 35 minutes. The resulting film, dried to about 4% humidity, was removed from the Mylar sheet and cut into appropriately sized units. The 1.0 inch by 1.25 inch membrane unit disintegrates in the mouth in less than 30 seconds, releasing flavor, sweetener and tobacco.

Example U. Flavored Tobacco Films with Gelatin

Table U1 HPMC 27.09% gelatin 9.85% starch 12.30% tobacco 23.64% Na ₂ CO ₃ 1.47% plasticizer 10.84% spices 9.35% sweetener 0.50% Surfactant 0.97% water 4.00%

Weigh and combine the following ingredients in a suitable volume container:

MIX1

HM3PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 8.35g

HM100PA2208(Wolff Cellulosics) 7.24g

HM4000PA2910(Wolff Cellulosics) 1.21g

B700(Grain Processing Corporation) 7.63g

Gelatin 6.11g

Tobacco powder (average particle size <80μm) 15.27g

The resulting mixture was mixed until homogeneous. Weigh the following ingredients in a separate container:

MIX2

Na ₂ CO ₃ 0.91g

Propylene glycol monostearate 0.30g

Sodium lauryl sulfate 0.30g

In a third container, weigh out the following ingredients:

MIX3

Glycerin 2.14g

Propylene glycol 2.44g

Macrogol 400 2.14g

Mint spice 4.58g

Tobacco flavor modifier (Hagelin) 1.22g

Sucralose Solution 25% (Tate & Lyle) 1.22g

Weigh a total of 288.93 g of boiling water in a stainless steel container. The water was vigorously stirred with an Arrow Model 1750 high shear mixer. Add MIX2 to the water. Continue stirring for 30 seconds and add MIX1. Vigorous stirring was continued for 4 minutes. To the resulting solution was added MIX3. Continue vigorous stirring for 3 minutes. The resulting solution was transferred to a suitable container for storage.

A portion of the resulting gel solution was poured onto a glass plate previously covered with appropriately sized sheets of Mylar. The gel solution was drawn laterally across the glass plate using a film applicator with a fixed gap of 20 mils. The glass plate was placed in a side-purged forced air oven (VWR model 1330FM) set to 75°C for 35 minutes. The resulting film, dried to about 4% humidity, was removed from the Mylar sheet and cut into appropriately sized units. The 1.0 inch by 1.25 inch membrane unit disintegrates in the mouth in less than 30 seconds, releasing flavor, sweetener and tobacco.

tablet

The compositions of the present invention can also be formulated into tablets, such as ultra-fast disintegrating (about 15 seconds), fast disintegrating (less than 2 minutes), slow disintegrating (2-10 minutes) and chewable tablets.

Tablets may be sized as a single serving or in smaller servings, a plurality of which make up a single serving. Tablets in single serving size typically have a size of 5mm-15mm. Smaller tablets are typically 2-4mm in diameter. The smaller tablets can be made in multiple colors or flavors for simultaneous consumption. Tablets may be shaped as pellets, convex or concave pellets, oval or any other shape known to the trade. Tablets may also be foamed to provide faster dissolution or disintegration in the mouth. Tablets may also be layered to provide a variety of taste or mouthfeel as the tablet dissolves or disintegrates. Tablets may also be coated to change color or taste or to provide mechanical strength for improved handling. In one embodiment, tablets designed to disintegrate rapidly in water may be coated with a very thin water-insoluble coating to provide protection to the tablet while a second water-soluble coating is applied.

Any molding method known in the art can be used, such as by pressing (press), injection molding, compression molding, injection foam molding (injection foam molding) or compression foam molding (compression foam molding) from the dry mix known as direct compression (dry mix) or from pre-granulated material to make tablets.

tablet example

The following table shows exemplary ingredients used to prepare tablets of the present invention.

Table V1 Exemplary range (%) Embodiment V is fast (%) Embodiment W is fast (%) Example X is slow (%) Example Y is slow (%) water soluble polymer 0-70 0 3 twenty three 0 tobacco 1-70 27 20 27 30 spice oil 0.5-40 2 1.8 2 2 artificial sweeteners 0.05-0.4 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.1 sugar 1-80 64 35 45.85 33.3 Maltodextrin 0-50 0 19 0 0 disintegrant 0.1-15 6.35 3.0 - - starch 5-80 0 17.35 - 50 release agent 0.1-2.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Emulsifier 0.1-5.0 0 0.2 0.5 0.1

Example Z. Exemplary Chewable Tablets

Chewable tablets can be formed using the following ingredients: compressible sugar (40%), tobacco (20%), dextrose (25%), maltodextrin (13%), coloring (0.05%), flavoring (1.35%) and magnesium stearate (0.60%).

Example AA. Thermoplastic Tablets

A thermoplastic tablet can be formed using the following ingredients (parts): Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC) 54, Tobacco 27, Microcrystalline Cellulose 10, Propylene Glycol 4, Artificial Sweetener 2, Flavor 2, and Stabilizer 0.2. The ingredients can be dry blended and fed into the extruder using the barrel temperature required to melt the HPC (typically 340-370°). Rods approximately _ inches in diameter were extruded and cut to a size sufficient to form tablets.

Example AB. Tobacco Tablets

Table AB1. Formulations of Tobacco Tablets Element % dry weight basis tobacco powder 25.00 sweetener 32.11 maltodextrin 40.22 spices 0.75 Emulsifier 1.36 Na ₂ CO ₃ 0.56 total 100.00

Table AB2. Formulations of binding solutions for the preparation of tobacco tablets Element % water 45.00 maltodextrin 53.05 Emulsifier 1.80 sweetener 0.15 total 100.00

Preparation of binding solution

In separate containers weigh out the amounts of ingredients shown in Table AB2. The prehydrated gum arabic (emulsifier) was slowly added to the water and mixed under high shear agitation in a stainless steel vessel. After dissolution was complete, M 585 maltodextrin (Grain Processing Corporation) was slowly added to the water. Once the M 585 is completely dissolved, slowly add the sucralose sweetener (Tate & Lyle) and mix well to ensure complete dissolution.

Peppermint and spearmint flavors were added to the binding solution in the formula amounts shown in Table AB1. All mixtures were homogenized with the aid of a homogenizer at 9000-10000 RPM for about 20 minutes. The appropriate amount of binding solution to use was determined by the batch size and ingredient percentages shown in Table AB1. Transfer the homogenized solution to the fragrance holding/pumping tank.

Preparation of dry ingredients

Mannitol (sweetener) and tobacco powder (completely dry base) were mixed together in the formula amounts shown in Table AB1 and placed in the product tank.

Preparation of Vector Multiflo-15 fluidized bed chamber

The binding solution was applied to the dry ingredient mixture using a Vector Multiflo-15 fluid bed coater to form final granules. Select Manual Process on the control panel computer. Enter into the program the machine operating parameters listed in Table AB3:

Table AB3.Vector Multiflo-15 Fluidized Bed Parameter Settings parameter set up Inlet temperature (Celsius) 60 Airflow (CFM) 150 Flow(G/min) 125 Filter pulse interval (seconds) 30 Post-pulse time (seconds) 60

The appropriate amount of binding solution sprayed is also entered into the program. The amount of binding solution was determined by the desired batch size to obtain the ingredient percentages shown in Table AB1.

Granulation

Once the dry ingredients are fluidized in the fluidized bed cavity and a temperature of 40-45°C is obtained, the binding solution is slowly sprayed onto the dry ingredients to form the granules. Nozzle pressure was set at 22 psi and airflow at 200 CFM. The gas flow is increased to ensure good product movement or fluidization in the fluidized bed cavity. Once all of the binding solution has been applied, the air flow is reduced to 200 CFM. The process was stopped once the product temperature reached about 43°C.

Preparation of Granules for Forming Tablets

The granular material was passed through a 12-mesh screen for size quantification. Magnesium stearate (lubricant) was passed through a 40-mesh screen for size quantification. The formula amounts of magnesium stearate shown in Table AB4 were combined with the granular material in a plastic bag and shaken by hand for 2 minutes.

Table AB4. Formulation of ingredients used to form tablets Element % dry weight granular material 99.50 lubricant 0.50 total 100.00

tablet forming method

The granular material and lubricant are input into the feed hopper of the press. Set the following parameters marked in Table AB5 on the Vanguard VSP 8Mini Rotary Press:

Table AB5. Parameters for Tobacco Tablets Rapid disintegration disintegrate slowly parameter set up scope set up scope Filling depth (MM) 8.0 11.3 11.3-11.4 Thickness (MM) 1.3 1.8 Main pressure(KN) 5.0 10.8-12.0 Injection pressure (MM) 0.03-0.12

Rapid Disintegration Disintegrates in the mouth within 1-3 minutes. Slow disintegration Disintegrates in the mouth within 5-8 minutes.

Example AC. Tobacco Tablets

Table AC1. Tobacco Tablet Formulations Element % dry weight basis tobacco powder 25.00 sweetener 34.11 maltodextrin 38.58 spices 1.00 Emulsifier 1.31 total 100.00

Table AC2. Formulations of binding solutions for the preparation of tobacco tablets Element % water 45.00 maltodextrin 53.04 Emulsifier 1.80 sweetener 0.16 total 100.00

The method for binding solution preparation previously stated in Example AB1 was followed. To the binding solution _was added the recipe amounts of peppermint and spearmint flavors indicated in Table AC1 with 45.00 g _Na2CO3 . Follow the procedure for making up the binding solution, preparation of dry ingredients, preparation of VectorMultiflo-15 fluidized bed chamber and granulation.

Preparation of Granules for Forming Tablets

The granular material is size-quantified by passing it through a suitable mesh screen as previously described. The formulated amount of magnesium stearate (0.75% for fast disintegration or 1.00% for slow disintegration) was combined with the granular material in a plastic bag and shaken by hand for 2 minutes.

tablet forming method

Set the mechanical operating parameters indicated in Table AC3 on the Vanguard VSP 8 Mini Rotary Press:

Table AC3. Tablet Formation Parameters for Tobacco Tablets Rapid disintegration disintegrate slowly parameter set up scope set up scope Filling depth (MM) 6.8 9.9 Thickness (MM) 1.1 2.0-2.1 Main pressure(KN) 6.9-7.2 3.8-4.0 Injection pressure (MM) 0.03-0.15

Examples AD. Tobacco Tablets

Table AD1. Formulations of Tobacco Tablets Element % dry weight basis tobacco powder 25.00 filler 30.00 maltodextrin 42.15 spices 0.75 Emulsifier 1.43 sweetener 0.12 Na ₂ CO ₃ 0.56 total 100.00

Table AD2. Formulations of binding solutions for the preparation of tobacco tablets Element % water 45.00 Maltodextrin 53.06 Emulsifier 1.80 sweetener 0.14 total 100.00

Follow the method previously used for binding solution preparation. To _the binding solution was added cinnamon flavor and _Na2CO3 in the formula amounts indicated in Table AD1. The remainder of the process followed for making up the binding solution, preparation of the dry ingredients (lactose filler combined with tobacco powder), preparation of the Vector Multiflo-15 fluidized bed chamber and granulation process.

Preparation of Granules for Forming Tablets

Size quantification was performed by passing the granular material and magnesium stearate through a 12-mesh screen and a 40-mesh screen, respectively. The formulated amount of magnesium stearate (0.50% for fast disintegration or 1.00% for slow disintegration) was combined with the granular material in a plastic bag and shaken by hand for 2 minutes.

tablet forming method

Set the mechanical operating parameters marked in Table AD3 on the Vanguard VSP 8 Mini Rotary Press:

Table AD3. Tablet Formation Parameters for Tobacco Tablets Rapid disintegration disintegrate slowly parameter set up scope set up scope Filling depth (MM) 7.7 11.2 11.2-11.3 Thickness (MM) 1.1 1.7 1.7-1.8 Main pressure(KN) 5.7-6.0 3.8-4.0 Injection pressure (MM) 0.03-0.08 0.03-0.17

Example AE. Tobacco Tablets

The same procedure for the preparation of tobacco tablets in Examples AD was followed except that winter green flavor was used instead of cinnamon flavor.

Preparation of Granules for Forming Tablets

The finished material was then passed through a 12-mesh screen for size quantification. Magnesium stearate was size quantified by passing through a 40-mesh screen. The formulated amount of magnesium stearate (0.50% for fast disintegration or 0.75% for slow disintegration) was combined with the granular material in a plastic bag and shaken by hand for 2 minutes.

tablet forming method

Set the parameters marked in Table AE1 on the Vanguard VSP 8 Mini Rotary Press:

Table AE1. Tablet Formation Parameters for Tobacco Tablets Rapid disintegration disintegrate slowly parameter set up scope set up scope Filling depth (MM) 8.1 12.0 12.0-12.1 Thickness (MM) 1.1 1.1-1.2 1.8 Main pressure(KN) 5.7 5.7-6.0 4.5 4.5-5.2 Injection pressure (MM) 0.03-0.09 0.04-0.19

Example AF. Tobacco tablet with opaque white coating

Table AF1. Formulations of Tobacco Tablets Element % dry weight basis tobacco 25.00 filler 30.00 maltodextrin 39.74 spices 0.75 Emulsifier 1.35 sweetener 0.10 Na ₂ CO ₃ 0.56 Tobacco Flavor Modifier 2.50 total 100.00

Table AF2. Formulations of binding solutions used to prepare tobacco tablets Element % water 45.00 maltodextrin 53.07 Emulsifier 1.80 sweetener 0.13 total 100.00

Preparation of binding solution

Follow the method described previously for the preparation of the binding solution. To the binding solution _was added apple flavor, natural bitter blocker (Comax) and _Na2CO3 in the formula amounts indicated in Table AF1. The remainder of the process followed for making up the binding solution, preparation of the dry ingredients (lactose filler plus tobacco powder), preparation of the VectorMultiflo-15 fluidized bed chamber and granulation.

Preparation of Granules for Forming Tablets

The finished material was then passed through a 12-mesh screen for size quantification. Magnesium stearate was size quantified by passing through a 40-mesh screen. The formulated amount of magnesium stearate (0.75% for slow disintegration) was combined with the granular material in a plastic bag and shaken by hand for 2 minutes.

tablet forming method

Set the parameters marked in Table AF3 on the Vanguard VSP 8 Mini Rotary Press:

Table AF3. Tablet Formation Parameters for Slow Disintegrating Tobacco Tablets parameter set up scope Filling depth (MM) 13.6 13.5-13.7 Thickness (MM) 2.4 2.4-2.5 Main pressure(KN) 4.5-5.2 Injection pressure (MM) 0.04-0.24

Tobacco tab coating-suspension makeup

A 20% aqueous solution of Opadry II was prepared according to the manufacturer's directions and mixed for 45 minutes prior to application.

Coating method

Tablets (5.5-6.5 KG) were placed in the coating pan of a Vector/Freund Hi-coater pan coater and warmed until the exhaust gas temperature reached 45°C. This was done with the disc running at less than 5 RPMs to minimize tablet wear. Air was passed through the pan at 75°C and 100 CFM at -0.5" water pan pressure.

Once the tablets reached temperature, the pan speed was increased to about 15 RPMs and the Opadry coating suspension was applied at a rate of 15-20 g/min. The suspension was mixed continuously during application to prevent settling of solids. The spray was atomized using about 100 liters of air per minute at about 70 psi. The mist spray was patterned using directional air ports on nozzles set at about 50 liters of air/minute at about 70 psi.

Periodically increase or decrease the inlet air temperature to maintain the exhaust temperature between 43-46°C.

Continue spraying until the desired amount of solids is applied to meet the formulation requirements, typically about 3%, or until the tablet is visually satisfactory.

Examples AG. Collapsible Tobacco Solids

Weigh the following components in separate containers:

Kluce EF(Hercules) 60g

Tobacco Powder 75g

Tobacco flavor modifier (tobacco flavor 6gmodifier)

Corn syrup (65%) 45g

Sucrose 45

B700(Grain Processing Corp.) 51g

Sucralose Solution 25% (Tate & Lyle) 3g

Propylene Glycol 3g

Sodium carbonate 1.5g

Water 6g

Peppermint Oil 4.5g

Part water 1 (hot) 120g

Part water 2 (cold) 120g

6 g of water were added to the sodium carbonate, and the mixture was stirred. Stir the mixture until it is added to the other ingredient in the process.

Part of water 2 (cold) was placed in an ice bath for freezing, while part of water 1 (hot) was heated to 60°C and transferred to a stainless steel container. The 60°C water was stirred with an Arrow Model 1750 high shear mixer and Klucel EF was gradually added to the water. The solution was stirred for several minutes. A portion of water 2 (cold) was then added to the mixture. An ice bath was placed under the stainless steel vessel, and the mixture was stirred for 15 minutes.

After stirring for 15 minutes, the remaining ingredients were added to the mixture in one portion. This mixture was mixed thoroughly before adding the next ingredient. The ingredients were added in the following order: tobacco flavor modifier, propylene glycol, sucralose solution, corn syrup, sodium carbonate solution, sucrose, tobacco powder, B700, and peppermint oil. Ice was added to the ice bath throughout the mixing process to keep the mixture ice cold. After all ingredients were added, the mixture was stirred for an additional 10 minutes.

The container was removed from the ice bath and the mixture was spread as a solid disintegrable portion onto waxed paper and dried at room temperature for 24 hours. The disintegrable solids were removed from the wax paper and transferred to another piece of wax paper to continue drying at room temperature. After continuous drying for 12-24 hours, the desired hardness for the disintegrable solid was obtained.

Example AH. Collapsible Tobacco Solids

Weigh the following components into separate containers:

HPMC 2910 HM E5/6Bv(Celanese) 60g

Tobacco Powder 75g

Tobacco Flavor Modifier 6g

Corn syrup (65%) 45g

Sucrose 45g

B700(Grain Processing Corp.) 39g

Sucralose Solution 25% (Tate & Lyle) 3g

Propylene Glycol 15g

Sodium carbonate 1.5g

Water 6g

Peppermint Oil 4.5g

Part water 1 (hot) 120g

Part water 2 (room temperature) 120g

6 g of water were added to the sodium carbonate, and the mixture was stirred. This mixture was stirred until it was added to the next ingredient in the process.

Heat a portion of Water 1 (hot) to 80°C and transfer to a stainless steel vessel. The 80°C water was stirred with an Arrow Model 1750 high shear mixer and HPMC was gradually added to the water. The solution was stirred for several minutes. A portion of water 2 (room temperature) was then added to the mixture, and the mixture was stirred for 15 minutes.

After stirring for 15 minutes, the remaining ingredients were added to the mixture in one portion. This mixture was mixed thoroughly before adding the next ingredient. The ingredients were added in the following order: tobacco flavor modifier, propylene glycol, sucralose solution, corn syrup, sodium carbonate solution, sucrose, tobacco powder, B700, and peppermint oil. After all ingredients were added, the mixture was stirred for an additional 10 minutes.

The mixture was distributed in portions onto wax paper and dried at room temperature for 24 hours. The disintegrable solids were removed from the wax paper and transferred to another piece of wax paper to continue drying at room temperature. After continuous drying for 12-24 hours, the desired hardness for the disintegrable solid was obtained.

A similar product was obtained using the same formulation, mixing process and dispensing process, but the disintegrable solid was dried in a forced air oven (VWR Model 1330FM) set at 32°C for 1 hour. The disintegrable solid was then removed from the oven and dried at room temperature for 24 hours. Separately, the disintegrable solid was dried in the forced air oven at 32°C for 18 hours. Using this drying process, a slightly harder disintegrable solid with a dull finish was obtained.

Example AI. Multilayer Tablets

Tablets having two or more distinct layers may be prepared using commercially available compression equipment. The compositions of these layers may be the same or different in composition. Individual layers may vary in color, aroma, tobacco type, tobacco content, dissolution rate, and other similar characteristics. For example, a layer may disintegrate rapidly to release a fragrance or odor masking ingredient. The second layer containing tobacco powder can disintegrate more slowly, gradually exposing the tobacco.

Molded parts

The tobacco composition can be formed into an article that is sufficiently rigid to be easily handled. These shaped articles can vary in physical properties and range from highly flexible to highly rigid parts. The article can be formed into any shape and can be dense or foamed. These compositions typically have a moisture content of 2-50%, preferably 5-10%, by weight of the finished product. Exemplary shapes include tube, toothpick, stick, spiral or solid rod. Typically, sucking or chewing of the insert is delayed to release the tobacco organoleptic components in the mouth. Shaped articles may or may not be orally disintegrable. The disintegrable part disintegrates within 1-60 minutes, preferably within 1-10 minutes.

The size of the molding can fit perfectly or not in the mouth. Compositions larger than the mouth can be partially inserted. A typical maximum dimension of the shaped part is 6 inches, more preferably 2.5 inches.

The shaped article may contain discrete regions, such as individual regions of the same or different flavor or color or size or tobacco format, such as tobacco that is detectable when dissolved. For example, the helical former may comprise individual strands, each strand having a different flavor or color or size or tobacco format. As a further example, shaped articles can be produced in a multi-step process, wherein the molded or extruded article consists of multiple layers, two or more of which contain different flavours, colors or sizes or tobacco formats.

The molding compositions can be prepared using any method known in the art, such as extrusion, compression molding, injection molding, stamping, foam molding, blow molding and overmolding. Furthermore, shaped parts can be based on water-soluble or thermoplastic forms. In one embodiment, the water-based form is made by forming a viscous slurry of the format, water, tobacco, and other ingredients, such as by the Hobar process, and pressing the slurry into a form , extruded through a die or formed into a sheet from which the shape is cut. The chips or forms may then be dried to a moisture content of 2-50% by weight of the finished product, preferably 5-10% for highly rigid parts and 10-50% for highly flexible parts. In another embodiment, the aqueous slurry can be formed in a two-stage extrusion process (such as by a Wenger twin-screw extruder), wherein the format is mixed in a mixing or pre-extrusion stage of the machine. , water, tobacco, and other ingredients, and the resulting slurry is fed directly into the machine's twin-screw extrusion elements and extruded through a die to form a shape, which is then dried to the desired moisture content. Thermoplastic-based moldings are produced, for example, by mixing the components by means of a PK mixer, high intensity mixer, pregranulator or granulation (fluid bed or Hobart) process. The mixed components can then be extruded through a conventional single or twin screw extruder to form shaped parts, or the mixture can be fed into an injection molding machine or other thermoplastic processing machinery to form shaped parts.

Examples of molded parts

Example AJ. Injection Molded Parts

The table below provides exemplary moldings formed by injection molding.

Table AJ1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Element % % % % % % % % tobacco 47.98 45.59 67.18 63.83 78.22 74.32 29.33 27.87 Low viscosity HPC 48.02 45.62 28.84 27.40 19.59 18.61 68.48 65.06 water 4 3.80 3.98 3.78 2.19 2.08 2.19 2.08 Propylene Glycol 4.99 4.99 4.99 4.99

The heating zones are zone 1-300-340_, zone 2-350-370_, zone 3-300-340_; molding temperature is ambient temperature. Feed enough composition into the screw to be the same as one injection cycle; inject material into the mold immediately; open the mold after 10 seconds, and remove the molded part. The moldings were stepped color chips, stepped in 1/8 ^th , 1/4 ^th , and 3/8 ^th inch thickness, 2 inches by 3 inches.

Examples AK. Compression molded parts

The table below provides exemplary moldings formed by compression molding.

Table AK1 A B C D. E. f G Element % % % % % % % tobacco 26.47 25.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 corn starch 49.41 30.30 9.50 60.60 30.30 56.60 Starch B-820 30.30 maltodextrin 30.30 Low viscosity HPC 45.00 soluble fiber 30.30 30.30 Cinnamon 4.41 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 spice oil 4.41 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Sucralose 0.88 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 Sodium carbonate 2.65 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 glycerin 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 Propylene Glycol 11.77

10-50 g of water was added per 100 g of dry compound in sufficient quantity to soften the compound and pass it through a pasta die mounted on the mixer. The mold parameters are as follows:

Table AK2 mold temperature 220-280_ dwell time 5-60 seconds toothpick cavity 5/32" diameter x 2 3/8 ^th long Stick cavity 3/8 ^th inch diameter x 2 3/8 ^th long Disc cavity 3/4" diameter x 1/4" deep

As long as the steam is allowed to vent freely during stretching of the form, the longer the residence time, the more rigid the form can be produced. Additives can also be used so that the molded part remains flexible after removal from the mould. A good piece is formed if the molded part comprising mostly low viscosity HPC is left in the mold for a long time (40-60 seconds). The inclusion of plasticizers increases the rate of moisture absorption from the environment, which causes some molded parts to soften over time.

When the mold cavity is completely filled with molding compound, dense and rigid parts are produced. When the cavity is filled to about 75% of the mold capacity, under expanding steam pressure, the compound forms a foamed part that has good rigidity, good flavor and easily collapses in the mouth untie.

Foaming is accomplished in aqueous systems by introducing a surfactant, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, into the mixture and beating to introduce air; Foaming or aeration is accomplished by introducing a gas, such as nitrogen, into the aqueous system. The aqueous system is then dried to the desired moisture level to produce a stable foam composition. In one embodiment, an aqueous composition is introduced to partially fill a die; the die is closed; the mold temperature is raised above the boiling point of water to form steam that expands the aqueous composition to fill void areas and produce foamed molded parts. For thermoplastic systems, foaming can be accomplished by incorporating water into the tobacco/formula composition; raising the temperature above the boiling point of the water to form the vapor, and as the tobacco composition exits the die, the The steam expands to create a foam structure. In another embodiment, a gas such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide is introduced into the molten thermoplastic tobacco composition before the composition is released from the extruder to produce a highly uniform foam structure in the formed tobacco composition . Other thermoplastic foaming methods known in the art, such as jet foam molding, can be used to prepare foamed tobacco compositions and shaped articles.

Example AL. Exemplary Aqueous Formed Parts

Tables AL1 and AL2 show exemplary compositions for the production of aqueous shaped parts according to the invention. Add enough water to form a thick slurry.

Table AL1 Exemplary (parts) preferred Example tobacco 1-80 30-50 54 spices 0.5-4 2.5-3 3 insoluble fiber 4.5-3.6 22.5-27 27 water soluble polymer 1-50 5-20 10CMC 7MF (medium viscosity) Filler/Disintegrant 1-50 10-30 30 microcrystalline cellulose artificial sweeteners 0.05-5 0.1-2 0.2 Sucralose Dispersant 0.1-20 0.1-2 0.2 sodium lauryl sulfate

Table AL2 Exemplary (parts) preferred Example tobacco 1-80 20-50 27 spices 0.5-4 1-3 1 insoluble fiber 4.5-36 9-27 9 water soluble polymer 1-50 5-25 18 low viscosity HPC Filler/Disintegrant 1-50 10-30 10 microcrystalline cellulose artificial sweeteners 0.05-3 0.1-1 0.5 sucralose Dispersant 0.1-20 0.1-2 0.2 sodium lauryl sulfate

Examples AM. Exemplary thermoplastic moldings

Table AM1 shows exemplary ingredients for preparing thermoplastic moldings of the present invention.

Table M1 Exemplary (parts) preferred 1 2 3 tobacco 10-80 25-80 76.6 50 25 plasticizer 1-20 1-20 3 Propylene Glycol 4.6 Propylene Glycol 5.6 Propylene Glycol water soluble polymer 10-80 20-50 20 30 40 filler 0-60 0-30 - 15 29 stabilizer 0.1-0.5 0.2-0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4

Example AN. Tobacco stick

The tobacco stick consisted of tobacco (54 parts), flavoring (2), insoluble fiber (28), CMC (10), artificial sweetener (0.2) and microcrystalline cellulose (30). Sufficient water is added to form a viscous slurry (eg 140 parts) and the slurry can be suitably processed through an extruder. A suitable extruder may be a Kitchen Aid mixer fitted with a paste extruder and die. The rod produced by extrusion through a paste die is then used as a forming mandrel for a helical winding machine, and a tobacco-containing film can be used to form a wrapping around the tobacco core .

Example AO. Compression molded cinnamon flavored tobacco sticks

Table AO1 tobacco 23.84% starch 24.09% HPMC 4.97% spices 15.90% filler 19.27% Na ₂ CO ₃ 2.98% sweetener 0.99% plasticizer 4.97% water 3.00%

Weigh and combine the following ingredients in a suitable volume container.

MIX1

HM100PA2208(Wolff Cellulosics) 11.16g

B700(Grain Processing 55.77gCorporation)

Cinnamon powder 24.54g

Fibersol-2(Matsutani) 44.61g

Na ₂ CO ₃ 6.69g

Sucralose (Tate & Lyle) 2.22g

Tobacco powder (average particle size <80μm) 55.77g

The resulting mixture was mixed until homogeneous. Weigh the following ingredients in a separate container:

MIX2

Glycerin 11.16g

Cinnamon Spice 11.16g

Add MIX1 to the stainless steel mixing tank of a Kitchen Aid style mixer. Into the mixture was slowly incorporated MIX2 over 3 minutes with the aid of the attached stirring paddle at medium-low speed. After the addition, 76.92 g of water was added to the mixture in the same manner. The resulting slurry was allowed to stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.

After this time, the slurry was fed through a strand forming unit that was connected to a 1/8 inch opening on the Kitchen Aid mixer. Cut the resulting rope to lengths of 1-2 inches and store in a suitable container.

A pair of platens 2 inches x 1/4 inches facing the cavity was heated to 300-330 mm. The formed rope is placed in the lower cavity and the mold is closed by hydraulic pressure. The mold is closed for 30-60 seconds, providing a means for cooking the starch component of the unit and releasing some of the volatile components.

The newly formed sticks, measuring approximately 2 inches by 1/8 inch, consisted of a smooth rigid outer layer and a rigid foam-like interior. The unit disintegrates in the mouth within 1-2 minutes.

Example AP. Compression Molded Apple Flavored Tobacco Sticks

Table AP1 tobacco 23.84% starch 24.09% HPMC 4.97% spices 6.45% filler 19.27% Na ₂ CO ₃ 2.98% sweetener 10.42% plasticizer 4.97% water 3.00%

Weigh and combine the following ingredients in a suitable volume container.

MIX1

HM100PA2208(Wolff Cellulosics) 11.16g

B700(Grain Processing 55.77gCorporation)

Sucrose 22.29g

Fibersol-2 (Matsutani) 44.61g

Na ₂ CO ₃ 6.69g

Sucralose (Tate & Lyle) 1.11g

Malic acid 2.22g

Tobacco powder (average particle size <80μm) 55.77g

The resulting mixture was mixed until homogeneous. Weigh the following ingredients in a separate container:

MIX2

Glycerin 11.16g

Apple Spice 12.27g

Add MIX1 to the stainless steel mixing tank of a Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Into the mixture was slowly incorporated MIX2 over 3 minutes with the aid of the attached stirring paddle at medium-low speed. After the addition, 76.95 g of water was added to the mixture in the same manner. The resulting slurry was allowed to stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.

After this time, the slurry was fed through a rope forming unit that was connected to a 1/8 inch opening on the Kitchen Aid mixer. Cut the resulting rope to lengths of 1-2 inches and store in a suitable container.

A pair of platens 2 inches x 1/4 inches facing the cavity was heated to 300-330 mm. The formed rope is placed in the lower cavity and the mold is closed by hydraulic pressure. The mold is closed for 30-60 seconds, providing a means for cooking the starch component of the unit and releasing some of the volatile components.

The newly formed sticks, measuring approximately 2 inches by 1/8 inch, consisted of a rigid outer layer and a rigid foam-like interior. The unit disintegrates in the mouth within 1-2 minutes.

Example AQ. Extruded Tobacco Sticks

Table AQ1 tobacco 24.34% starch 58.48% Na ₂ CO ₃ 3.17% plasticizer 6.34% sweetener 0.79% spices 4.88% water 2.00%

The following ingredients were granulated in the same granulation process used for tablet preparation, resulting in tobacco granules with a moisture content of about 4.5%.

B700(Grain Processing 3327.1gCorporation)

B825(Grain Processing 120.0gCorporation)

Na ₂ CO ₃ 181.4g

Sucralose (Tate & Lyle) 45.4g

Glycerin 362.9g

Tobacco powder (average particle size <80μm) 1451.5g

Water 3473.0g

Tobacco particles were introduced into the feed zone of a Leistritz Micro-18 Twin Screw Extruder 40:1 L/D, which had been designed with a medium shear screw configured for co-rotating extrusion. The feed rate for the extrusion was 1-3 pounds per hour. Barrel zone temperature is 75-100_. The flavor application rate was set at 5% of the process flow rate; thus the cinnamon flavor could be incorporated downstream of the process into the pelletized feed. Venting of volatiles from the extruded melt can be accomplished by incorporating a vent before the discharge die of the extruder.

Solid tobacco rods having a diameter of about 1/8 inch were produced by incorporating a cord die at the discharge end of the extruder. Upon discharge, the flexible tobacco rope may be cooled to room temperature and hardened on an air-cooled conveyor belt, and may be cut to approximately 2-inch lengths. The formed tobacco rods are placed in suitable containers for storage. The stick disintegrates slowly in the mouth within 5-10 minutes.

Gels and Gel Beads. The compositions of the present invention may also be formulated as gels or gel beads. The composition may comprise a tobacco-containing soluble or insoluble gel. The gel can be used to encapsulate other materials, or other materials can encapsulate the gel. Gels can be consumed in hydrated forms containing up to 70% water. The gel can also be dried to produce parts comprising 1-70% water. The amount of water retained in the gel depends on the properties desired in the finished product. Gels can be prepared that include tobacco that provides a variety of organoleptic properties.

Exemplary gel formers for soluble or insoluble gels include kappa carrageenan, sodium alginate, carboxymethylcellulose, gelatin, pectin, agar and starch.

A tobacco-containing soluble gel can be formed by dissolving the format at elevated temperature, such as kappa carrageenan at 180 mm, and adding tobacco powder to this solution with continued vigorous mixing. The hot mixture is then deposited into molds. Gelatin provides a weak gel at room temperature, but its firmness and stability can be increased by the addition of agar or starch. Other gel forms can be formed in a similar manner.

Insoluble gels are formed by adding a crosslinker to a predissolved solution or slurry. The solution is deposited in a mold to form the desired shape and solidified by cooling and/or drying. In most cases, the solution must be maintained at elevated temperatures, such as greater than 180 mm, to prevent premature gelation prior to deposition into the mold. After the gel has hardened into its final shape, the gel can be packaged as is or further dried to the desired moisture content. Crosslinking agents include potassium ions for carrageenan, calcium ions for alginates and low methoxyl pectins, and trivalent ions such as aluminum for carboxymethylcellulose. In insoluble gels (ie, those that do not orally disintegrate), the tobacco organoleptic compounds can leach from the gel when the gel is swallowed or chewed.

In one embodiment, the gel composition, ie, the beads, has a solid or liquid center. Exemplary solid centers include smokeless tobacco. Depending on the dissolution properties of the encapsulated bead walls, the liquid inside can be aqueous, non-aqueous or heterogeneous. Water-based liquids may typically be encapsulated in a water-insoluble gel that disintegrates mechanically or chemically in the mouth. Encapsulating gel forms may include polymers and crosslinkers. Exemplary systems include carrageenan and monovalent cations such as potassium, alginate or pectin and divalent ions such as calcium, carboxymethylcellulose and trivalent ions such as aluminum, and gelatin and arabic gum. The center may or may not include tobacco.

In another embodiment, a water soluble gel encapsulates a non-aqueous filler such as using ethanol, glycol, vegetable oil or mineral oil. The water-soluble gel and/or the non-aqueous filler may contain tobacco and other ingredients as described herein. Aqueous liquids can also be encapsulated in water-soluble gels by adding additives such as sugar or salt that sufficiently bind the available moisture in the filler, thus preventing the water in the liquid from dissolving the sealant. Gel sealants are also available in hard standard and soft standard gelatin capsules which can be filled with liquid or solid.

The center of these gel compositions may or may not include tobacco, eg, as tobacco pulp. The gel sealant may or may not also include tobacco. Exemplary solid centers include smokeless tobacco. The center may also include a color, sweetener, flavor or odor masking agent, which may be the same or different than that of the gel sealant. The disintegration rates of the gel sealant and the center may be the same or different. Gels with a center typically have a largest dimension of up to 10mm, such as up to 5mm. Gel beads having a liquid center can be produced by introducing droplets of the tobacco/formula mixture into a solution, causing gelation of the outer surface of the gel bead, and maintaining the liquid center. Beads can be formed using an industrial process developed by Morishita Jintan Company and others and generally referred to as "seamless liquid encapsulation" or "seamless capsule technology". Furthermore, suppliers of alginate, carrageenan, and pectin polymers have developed widely used methods for forming gels of all types, including beads, which are well known in the art. By changing the concentration of the form agent, the concentration of the cross-linking agent (such as a salt), the temperature of the solidification solution and the residence time of the gel beads in the solidification solution, the amount of gelation can be controlled, thereby controlling the gelation rate. The thickness of the adhesive sealant. The solution may contain a cross-linking agent or may induce gelation by other means such as temperature changes.

Solid gels are either soluble or insoluble. For solid gels, the tobacco and format are typically mixed, with or without additives, and the format is allowed to gel. Soluble gels can be prepared using self-gelling gum gelatins such as gellan gum or kappa carrageenan, or using polymers such as gelatin that solidify by changing the temperature. Insoluble solid gels can be prepared using cross-linking agents. This soluble or insoluble gel can be made by introducing the droplets into an oil bath such as canola oil or into an aqueous crosslinking bath to form spherical shapes. It can also be prepared by introducing the oil into a water-based crosslinking solution. Gels can also be formed in molds or die cut from sheets.

In another embodiment, the gel composition is supplied as a dry mix of format, cross-linking agent (eg, salt) and tobacco, for example in powder form, which is solvated prior to use by the consumer. Solvation allows the gel composition to form a solid that can be placed in the mouth. Typically, the user places the dry mix of gel ingredients into a mold and adds a solvent, either aqueous or non-aqueous. The mixture then hydrates rapidly, forming a gel that solidifies in the shape of the cast. Solvating liquids can be used to impart aroma or other taste or mouthfeel characteristics to the compositions. Alternatively, the consumer may dissolve the dry mix by placing it in the mouth. The solvent may impart fragrance or color to the composition.

gel example

Example AR. Gel Beads

100 g of a 4% solution of CMC-7MF and 20 g of tobacco were mixed. The droplets are deposited into a 5% solution of a water-soluble edible trivalent salt such as _AlCl3 or _Al2 ( _SO4 ) ₃ ). The surface of the droplet is then dried by air drying or flat oven drying.

100 g of 2% kappa carrageenan and tobacco were mixed and heated to 180-190 mm. The droplets were deposited into a cold solution of 5% KCl.

100 g of 4% medium viscosity sodium alginate and tobacco were mixed at 150-170 mm. Deposit the droplets into a cold 5% solution of an edible divalent salt such as _CaCl2 or calcium citrate.

Beads comprising gelatin walls and tobacco slurry centers can be produced by depositing droplets of cold tobacco slurry (eg 60 mm) into a low velocity stream of dilute warm gelatin solution (eg 130 mm). The outside of the cold drop is coated with the warm gelatin, and as the gelatin cools and solidifies, a wall of gelatin forms around the center of the liquid.

Beads were recovered from the solution by standard methods.

Example AS. Orally disintegrating solid gel

10 g of gelatin and 90 g of water were mixed and heated to 140 mm to dissolve the gelatin. 20 g of tobacco are added and injected into the mold. The strength of the gel can be increased by dissolving by substituting 6g gelatin and 4g agar and heating to 190mm.

Table AS1 shows exemplary ingredients used to prepare the palatably disintegrating gels of the present invention.

Table AS1 Embodiment 1 (part) Example 2 (parts) gelatin 8 6 tobacco 40 40 spices 2 2 insoluble fiber 18 18 sweetener 0.2 0.2 agar 4 6 soluble fiber 15 15 preservative 0.1 0.1 water 200 200

Example AT. Exemplary Insoluble Solid Gels

The following table and description show exemplary ingredients used to prepare the insoluble gels of the present invention, ie, non-orally disintegrating gels.

Table AT1. Carrageenan Gels share kappa carrageenan 8 water 240 tobacco 54 sweetener 0.5 soluble fiber 27 KCl 1.5

The composition was cast at 180 mm after adding KCl and mixing well.

Table AT2. Alginate Gels share sodium alginate 10 water 240 tobacco 54 sweetener 0.5 soluble fiber 27 _CaCl2 1

The composition was cast at 180 mm after the addition of CaCl ₂ .

Table AT3. Carboxymethylcellulose gels share CMC-7MF 10 water 240 tobacco 54 sweetener 0.5 soluble fiber 27 Al ₂ (SO ₄ ) ₃ 1

The composition was cast at 180 mm after adding Al ₂ (SO ₄ ) ₃ .

Example AU. Soluble gel

416 g of aqueous 3.9% kappa carrageenan and 51.0 g of tobacco were mixed. The solution is heated to 180_-190_ with stirring and then deposited into a mold having the desired shape. Once cooled, the resulting solid form is removed from the mold and dried to the desired tobacco strength and gel consistency.

In another method, 400 ml of water was added to a 1000 ml stainless steel vessel equipped with an overhead mixer, mixing bar and hot plate at greater than 200 mm. The water was continuously stirred and heated, and 16.0 g kappa carrageenan (Gelcarin GP 812, FMC Biopolymer) was added within 2 minutes. The resulting mixture was stirred for an additional 20 minutes, or until all the kappa carrageenan was completely dissolved, then tobacco was added to the homogeneous solution and the mixture was stirred for an additional 2 minutes while maintaining an optimum temperature of 180 mm. To this solution was added 0.8 g of powdered sucralose and 7.0 g of cinnamon oil (Wixon Industries) under vigorous stirring. After stirring for an additional 1 minute, the resulting mixture was quickly transferred into a Teflon-coated metal mold using a pipette (0.5 cm internal diameter) to obtain the desired shape. After cooling to room temperature, the resulting gel was removed from the mold and air dried at room temperature for 1 hour to several days until the desired gel consistency was obtained.

Table AU1. Carrageenan Gels number of copies kappa carrageenan 16 water 400 tobacco 51 sweetener 0.8 cinnamon oil 7.0

Example AV. Soluble gel

100 g of aqueous 20% gelatin and 33 g of tobacco were mixed. The solution is heated to 140_-150_ with stirring and then deposited into a mold having the desired shape. Following freezing for a few minutes to several days depending on the desired firmness, the resulting solid form is removed from the mold and dried to the desired tobacco strength and gel consistency.

In another method, 80 ml of water was added to a 400 ml stainless steel vessel equipped with an overhead mixer, mixing bar and hot plate at 140 mm. The water was heated with constant stirring and 20.0 g of gelatin (Type A 250 Bloom 40 Mesh, Gum Technology) was added within 2 minutes. The resulting mixture was stirred for an additional 5 minutes, or until the gelatin was dissolved, and then 33 g of tobacco were added in portions over 2 minutes. The mixture was stirred for an additional 1 minute, then 0.3 g of powdered sucralose and 1.0 g of peppermint oil (refined, Blend SX 0910001, Essex Labs) were added and the resulting The mixture was stirred vigorously for another 1 minute. The resulting mixture was transferred into a Teflon-coated metal mold using a pipette (0.5 cm inner diameter) to obtain the desired shape. After cooling to room temperature, the resulting gel is removed from the mold and the gelatin is cured at 40 mm for 1 hour - several days, depending on the desired firmness of the finished part.

Table AV1. Gelatin Gels number of copies gelatin 20 water 80 tobacco 33 sweetener 0.3 peppermint oil 1.0

Example AW. Gel Beads

Sodium alginate (Keltone Alginate) was prepared by adding 12 g of sodium alginate to 288 g of water that had been heated to a boil, followed by stirring the water on a hot plate and continuing to heat for 30 minutes or until the solution became homogeneous (stock solution A). LV, International Specialty Products) 4% solution. A 0.50 M second solution of disodium hydrogen phosphate was prepared by dissolving 33.5 g of disodium hydrogen phosphate heptahydrate in 200 ml of water, warming and stirring the resulting solution until the salt dissolved, and then adjusting the solution to 250 ml with water. kind of solution. To 100 g of a 0.50 M aqueous solution of disodium phosphate was added 20 g of tobacco and the resulting solution was stirred for 5 minutes (stock solution B). To 50 g of the resulting tobacco slurry (stock B) was added 50 ml of a 4% aqueous solution of sodium alginate (stock A) and the resulting mixture was stirred for 5 minutes. For flavoring, 0.20 g of powdered sucralose and 0.80 g of peppermint oil (refined, Blend SX 0910001, Essex Labs) were added to the resulting tobacco/sodium alginate slurry (Solution C) and the mixture was stirred. Mix for 2 minutes.

To prepare gel beads from solution C, a 5% aqueous solution of CaCl was prepared by adding ₅ g of CaCl to 95 g of water with stirring until the calcium chloride was completely dissolved (solution D). Solution C was then added dropwise to Solution D using a pipette from a height of 10 inches. The outer coating of each droplet was cured upon exposure to solution D, forming a solid gel-like outer coating with a liquid center that sank to the bottom of the calcium chloride solution. The gel beads were left in the calcium chloride solution for 2-4 minutes, removed, and air dried for several minutes.

Solution A number of copies sodium alginate 12 water 288

Solution B number of copies Disodium hydrogen phosphate heptahydrate 13.4 water 86 tobacco 20

Solution C number of copies Solution A 50 Solution B 50 Sucralose 0.2 peppermint oil 0.8

Solution D number of copies calcium chloride 5 water 95

Consumable units. Compositions of the invention may also be prepared as consumable units. These units may be packaged as edible or non-edible material. In one embodiment, the consumable unit comprises tobacco (such as smokeless tobacco) or a tobacco composition, such as a flake, tablet, bead, granule, or other tobacco composition as described herein, and packaging material such as a pouch . In one embodiment, the packaging material may act as a binder to unify the composition, such as to unify multiple tablets, beads, flakes, and the like. Alternatively, the packaging material may seal the composition, such as loose tablets, beads, flakes, and the like. The composition may also include a liquid such as tobacco slurry. The packaging material may or may not be orally disintegrating. Orally disintegrating packaging materials can be used to seal aqueous or non-aqueous liquids. When an aqueous liquid is used with a water-soluble packaging material, the liquid includes an agent to prevent dissolution of the packaging material. Exemplary agents include sugars, salts, and other hydrophilic agents capable of binding water sufficiently to reduce water activity to a level at which water no longer affects and dissolves the water-soluble packaging material. The wrapper can also seal the moldable tobacco composition to fit or maintain its shape in the mouth. In one embodiment, the orally disintegrable wrapper encloses smokeless tobacco, such as snuff or tobacco that is detectable when dissolved (eg, particle size less than 80 μm). The orally disintegrable smokeless tobacco composition can be incorporated into consumer portion packages already in continuous thermoforming or horizontal form/fill/seal equipment or using edible films (which may or may not contain tobacco) produced in accordance with the subject technology. ) The package is formed on other suitable packaging equipment. The consumption unit may also consist of two or more separate tobacco package parts, eg all contained in a larger package, one containing the other, or none of the parts containing the other. When multiple parts are used, any two may have the same or different flavor, color, tobacco format or disintegration rate.

Exemplary packaging materials include films formed from film compositions based on formats such as HPMC, CMC, pectin, alginate, pullulan, and other commercially available edible film-forming polymers such as those described herein. Other packaging materials may include preformed capsules made from gelatin, HPMC, starch/carrageenan, or other commercially available materials. These wrappers may include tobacco as an ingredient. Orally non-disintegrable packaging materials may include woven or non-woven, coated or uncoated paper, or perforated or otherwise obtained porous foamed plastic film. The packaging material may also be coloured. Exemplary consumer units include those formed by any method used for commercial packaging, such as blister packs and stik-paks (eg, small packs formed on a vertical form/fill/seal packaging machine).

Consumer Unit Example

The following description provides exemplary ingredients for preparing consumable units of the present invention.

Example AX. Films or Capsules Encapsulating Beads, Powders, Tablets, etc.

Any of the ingredients described herein can be encapsulated in films or capsules. The encapsulating agent may provide color, stability (eg, during storage, handling, or consumption), or sensory properties (eg, aroma, sweetness, smell, or mouthfeel). The encapsulant may also comprise tobacco.

A vacuum forming tool was designed with a series of cavities formed into a circle having a diameter of 3/4 ^th inch and a depth of 3/8 ^th inch. Films described herein were prepared with or without tobacco as an ingredient. These films were introduced into a vacuum forming machine with a vacuum forming die. The film was placed on top of a heating element and warmed to a temperature of 200 mm. The film is then quickly placed onto the vacuum forming die and a vacuum is drawn to pull the film into the cavity. The film is then cooled to solidify the shape. Tobacco powder is then introduced into each cavity. A second film sheet prepared with or without tobacco was selected and coated with a thin layer of water (by wiping the surface of the film with a wet rug) to create a sticky adhesive surface. The viscous surface is placed on top of the formed sheet, wherein each cavity is filled with a tobacco product. The sheets are pressed together to form a closed consumable unit. Each cavity is then cut out from the vacuum formed sheet to create a single unit. The unit is placed in the mouth where the film disintegrates and disperses the tobacco in the mouth.

Example AY. Tobacco particles in water soluble pouches

Smokeless tobacco granules or powder such as snuff may be placed in water-disintegrable pouches. When placed in the mouth, the pouch disintegrated after a defined period. The pouch may contain a single serving of tobacco. Other additives as described herein may also be included. The tobacco may also adhere to itself as a moldable plug once the wrapper has disintegrated.

The disintegrable pouch can be formed using a film as described herein. Commercially available packaging equipment such as vertical form/fill/seak machines (e.g. stick packaging machines), horizontal form/fill/seal machines, flow wrappers, Thermoforming machines (bubble liner packaging machines) and other equipment known in the art form the film into bags.

Examples AZ. Tobacco particles in film/fabric laminates.

Smokeless tobacco particles or powder may be placed in pouches formed from open or highly porous wrappers, such as fabric, paper or plastic films, which have been laminated to a water soluble wrapper film. During storage and handling, the water soluble film layer provides protection to the tobacco contents and prevents movement of tobacco through the openings of the non-dissolving material. Once the bag is placed in the mouth, the water soluble film layer dissolves or disintegrates.

Example BA. Film pouch containing tobacco

Tobacco-containing tapes were prepared using the films described in Film Examples N, O, P and Q. Individual units approximately 1 inch by 1 mm were cut from each sheet of the film produced. The unit was folded lengthwise and heat sealed using a Clamco Model 210-8E Impulse Heat Sealer. Also seal one end of the forming unit in the same manner. Flavored tobacco particles were fed into the interior of the formed pouch and final sealing was performed as described to seal the pouch. The pouch containing the tobacco disintegrates in the mouth within 20 seconds to 1 minute, releasing the contents of the pouch.

Insoluble Matrix. Tobacco may also be coated or collected within the insoluble matrix. When forming a film, the tobacco can be dispersed in an aqueous solution of the format to form a slurry; the slurry can be coated onto an insoluble matrix or used to saturate a porous insoluble matrix. The slurry can then be turned into a soluble or insoluble gel, or simply dried to form a coating. Leaching of the organoleptic components occurs by dissolving, chewing or otherwise when a portion of the coated/saturated insoluble matrix is placed in the mouth. In one embodiment, tobacco in a format is incorporated into a porous matrix, such as an open cell polyurethane foam or a high loft polyester nonwoven structure. The insoluble matrix may be placed entirely in the mouth, or may be disposed of on a stick or other handle, which remains partially outside the mouth during consumption. In another embodiment, tobacco in a form is mixed with an incompatible liquid, such as a dispersion of carnauba wax in water, placed in a mold, and cooled rapidly to cause phase separation, thereby The tobacco slurry is disposed in a waxy structure. These bases may also be chewable.

Forms for retaining the tobacco in the insoluble matrix may include any film forming polymers described herein, any gelling systems described herein, and any coating materials described herein.

Insoluble matrix example

Example BB. Polyurethane Foam A.

A film-forming composition comprising finely ground tobacco as described herein was used to saturate a block (e.g., 12 inches by 12 inches by 1 inch) of open-cell polyurethane foam (Stephenson & Lawyer, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI). The saturated foam was placed on a metal tray and placed in a laboratory oven set at 175 mm with air circulation for 1 hour. When the foam was removed from the oven, the tobacco-containing composition was dried to form a coating that uniformly covered all crevices of the polyurethane foam. The coated foam is cut into mouth-sized pieces (eg, 1 inch x 1 inch x 1 inch). After use, the polyurethane foam was removed from the mouth and discarded.

Example BC. Polyurethane Foam B.

A sodium alginate and calcium salt gel composition comprising finely ground tobacco as described herein is used to saturate an open cell polyurethane foam (eg, 12 inches by 12 inches by 1 inch). The alginate gel was kept at a temperature of 180 mm to prevent premature solidification of the gel. The hot alginate gel was poured onto the polyurethane foam on a metal tray and rapidly cooled in a 40 mm freezer to solidify the gel. The foam was then placed in a laboratory oven set at 175 mm air circulation for 10 minutes to surface dry the gel and reduce the moisture content to 50% based on the dry weight of the gel. The partially dried gel was allowed to fill the voids in the polyurethane foam. The foam was cut into pieces and placed in the mouth. Other embodiments of the gel in an insoluble matrix are obtained by drying the gel to a lower moisture content, such as 10% based on the dry weight of the gel. The tobacco-containing gel exhibited a firm, rubbery structure within the foam matrix and slowly rehydrated when placed in the mouth and chewed. After use, the polyurethane foam was removed from the mouth and discarded.

Hollow Shapes. As noted above, films or sheets of material may be packaged, extruded, blown, or otherwise shaped to form tubes, straws, or other hollow shapes. Exemplary film or sheet materials are disclosed in the Films section herein. The hollow shape may be single-layered or multi-layered. When multiple layers are used, some may contain tobacco while others may contain colorants, flavors, sweeteners or other compounds as described herein. Different layers may also be used for stability during handling or to control disintegration during consumption. Helically wound hollow shapes such as tubes or straws may require adhesives such as CMC or guar gum to resist unraveling. The layers in a multilayer hollow shape may contain the same or different colorants or fragrances, and the layers may disintegrate at the same or different rates. Along with the film, the tobacco may also be placed in one or more layers, or between layers in a sandwich configuration. The hollow shape may also include a disintegrant to facilitate disintegration.

The compositions described above may be hollow or filled. The fillers may include tobacco, flavors, sweeteners, odor masking agents or colorants. The flavor or color of the filler is the same as or different from that of the hollow shape. The filler is typically a gel (solid or flowable), but may also be mechanically rigid or may consist of a powder or other product form. Exemplary filler materials include the gels described herein. Hollow shapes may also be filled with a composition that disintegrates more rapidly than the shape, such as to provide tobacco at different times based on disintegration speed.

In one embodiment, the tobacco core (eg, formulated with tobacco and format) can be extruded from a single or twin screw extruder into a coextrusion die. In a separate single or twin screw extruder, a water soluble, thermoplastic outer layer (eg formulated with formatting agents and flavors) can be introduced into the coextrusion die to produce coated rods. A typical thermoplastic outer layer can be provided with a formulation based on hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) extruded at temperatures between 220-370 mm. Additionally, the rigid extruded tobacco rod may become a core surrounded by a film of wrapping material.

In one embodiment, a thermoplastic formulation comprising hydroxypropyl cellulose, tobacco, flavor and sweetener can be blow molded to form a hollow shape.

In another embodiment, the films described herein can additionally be used to make helically wound straws and/or sticks. Film strips approximately 10 inches by 3/4 inches were cut from each sheet of prepared film. Cut strips of the same size and spiral wind a 3/16 inch diameter stainless steel mandrel. Tape the paper at each end to secure the mandrel. The paper was spirally wound with film strips in the same manner, overlapping each spiral by 1/16 inch. On each overlap, the film strips were self-adhesive with a 30% solution of gum arabic. The method was repeated with two more membranes. The mandrel and newly formed spiral wound film straw/stick were dried in a side sweep forced air oven (VWR model 1330FM) at 75°C for 15 minutes. Once removed from the oven, the spiral wound straw/stick was removed from the mandrel and the paper "core" was removed from the inside of the straw/stick. Cut the resulting straws/sticks into multiple sizes.

For example, a spiral wound straw/stick article was made using the tobacco-containing film described in Example N for Rod/Wrap/Pouch/Vacuum Formed Flavored Tobacco Film. One-, two-, and three-layer straw/stick articles comprising the film of Example N were prepared as described. The straw/stick gradually disintegrates within 1-5 minutes when it is placed in the mouth.

In another example, a straw/stick article was made using two layers of film as described in Example N. A third film was provided at the tip or periphery of the straw/stick - a scented/colored film for the stick/pack/sachet as prepared in Example O. The film from Example O was red, cinnamon flavored and contained no tobacco. When the straw/stick is placed in the mouth, it gradually disintegrates within 1-5 minutes.

In another example, a straw/stick article was made using a three-layer film as described in Example P peach flavored film for sticks/packages/sachets. The film from Example P contained tobacco powder and peach puree. Straws/sticks were prepared as above. The straw/stick disintegrates gradually within 1-5 minutes.

In yet another example, a straw/stick article was made using the three-layer film as described in Example N and Example Q. The tobacco-containing monolayer film prepared in Example N was used. A second layer of opaque white film, prepared as in Example Q, was wrapped over the first layer of film and offset by 1/8 ^th inch. A third layer of tobacco-containing film prepared in Example N was wrapped over the second layer and again offset by 1/8 ^th inch. This action provides a helically wound straw/stick with a striped appearance. When placed in the mouth, the straw/stick gradually disintegrates within 1-5 minutes.

In another example, hollow tobacco straws having diameters ranging from 1/8 to 1/4 inch were made using methods similar to those in Examples AQ of the molding. However, a tube die is used in the production of the straw. The straw disintegrates slowly in the mouth within 5-10 minutes. Similar articles are prepared with fillers using methods known in the art, such as coextrusion.

D. modified

Any of the tobacco compositions described herein can be modified in a variety of ways. For example, the composition can be applied in a single layer or in multiple layers. The coating is used for eg handling, disintegration speed, taste or colour. Exemplary coatings include HPMC. Coatings or decorative patterns can be applied using methods known in the art such as spraying, brushing, rolling, doctor blade casting, slot coating, extrusion coating, hot melt deposition, deposited particles or flakes and other typical methods onto the surface of the membrane. Coatings can be matte or glossy. The coating may contain colorants, fragrances or odor masking agents as described herein. The color, sweetener or taste-masking agent in the coating may be the same or different from the underlying composition. In addition, multiple coatings may also contain the same or different colorants, flavours, sweeteners or odor-masking agents. The coating may also disintegrate at a different rate than the underlying composition. For example, the coating may disintegrate faster than the underlying composition to provide a burst of fragrance or other organoleptic component. An orally disintegrating coating can also be placed on top of a non-orally disintegrating composition. An orally non-disintegrable coating can be placed on top of the orally disintegrable composition and the coating can be removed, eg, by chewing. Coatings may also be used to prevent evaporation of volatile components of the composition, and to prevent mechanical maceration of the composition prior to use. The coating may also contain tobacco.

Patterns may also be printed on the surface of the composition. Printed patterns may also include dust or embellishment compounds on the surface of the composition. The pattern can be random or a design such as a logo. All printing methods known in the prior art, such as offset printing, flexographic printing, gravure printing, inkjet, laser, screen printing and other typical methods, can be used. As described herein, the printed pattern may or may not contain colorants, flavours, sweeteners or odor masking agents. The color, flavor, sweetener or odor masking agent in the pattern may be the same or different from the composition below. In addition, multiple patterns may also contain the same or different colorants, flavours, sweeteners or odor masking agents. The printed pattern may also contain tobacco eg up to 1-99%, preferably 10-50%. The pattern may contain more tobacco than the underlying composition, either on a percentage basis or in an absolute sense.

Flakes may also be incorporated into the compositions described herein. The flakes may be mixed into the composition, placed in voids of the composition, or placed on a surface and adhered, such as by coating. As described herein, the flakes may or may not contain coloring, flavoring, sweetening, or odor-masking agents. The coloring, flavoring, sweetening or odor masking agents in the flakes may also be the same or different than in the underlying composition. Furthermore, multiple flakes may also contain the same or different colorants, flavours, sweeteners or odor masking agents. The flakes may also contain tobacco eg up to 99%, preferably up to 50%. Flakes can be made by standard film formation techniques as described herein. The flakes may contain more tobacco than the underlying composition, either in percentage form or in an absolute sense.

Once the printed, coated or decorated film is produced, additional layers of film can be applied to cover, protect and seal the printed, coated or decorated surface.

The compositions of the present invention can be shaped in a variety of forms, such as plants and geometric shapes (eg, circular, square, rectangular triangular, oval, octagonal, etc.). Additionally, the composition may comprise a pattern in relief (positive or negative) on the surface. The pattern may be a design such as a logo.

The present invention also contemplates composite compositions, ie, compositions comprising two or more of the different types of products described herein. For example, the form may contain regions of a gel composition, such as with various fragrances. In another embodiment, the tablet may be surrounded by gel. Composite compositions may also have different disintegration rates.

E. Packaging

Individual compositions may be packaged in appropriate quantities. Preferably, the composition is storable in a waterproof container and is stable between 40-120 mm. Compositions are typically dry, pliable and tack-free on storage. Alternatively, the composition can be packaged between supplies using a non-adhesive barrier such as plastic film or paper. The composition may also be provided in bulk form, thereby separating a single supply.

In another embodiment, the package is watertight and water insoluble and the tobacco in liquid, slurry or flowable gel form is contained within the package such as a compressible plastic pack, bellow or the inside of a spray bottle and can be dispensed into the mouth from said package. The capsule can be compressed for oral use. Solutions or slurries are prepared for use in plastic film capsule containers or other similar consumer packaging containers, wherein the liquid is injected into the mouth by squeezing the packaging. Thixotropic polymers are mixed with tobacco and other ingredients to create more viscous solutions suitable for use in other containers. Tobacco particles may be of a larger size, but must still be small enough to pass through the opening of the container. For spray bottles, a stabilized tobacco slurry is contained in the bottle; tobacco particles are sized to pass through a nozzle without clogging the opening; and the tobacco slurry is sprayed directly in the oral cavity. Liquid sprays are prepared by dissolving thixotropic polymers such as xanthan gum, gellan or dextran in water and suspending tobacco particles in the low viscosity (eg <50 centipoise) solution. Other compounds such as flavoring, sweetening and dispersing agents may be added to the solution. The tobacco particles are ground to a particle size (eg <80 microns) that allows the homogeneous solution to pass through the opening of the spray bottle. Other packages may be otherwise extruded or used to release tobacco in the mouth.

F. Solution

The following tobacco solutions may be included in any of the compositions described herein.

Example BD. Sprayable solution

A solution was prepared by mixing 0.2 g of xanthan gum (Kelzan from C.P. Kelco) in 78.6 g of cold water while stirring vigorously for 30 minutes. To this solution was added 20 g of finely ground tobacco, 0.2 g of sucralose and 2 g of cinnamon flavor while continuing to stir vigorously. The viscosity of the solution was adjusted to a viscosity of 50 centipoise with water.

Example BE. Thick solution

A solution was prepared by mixing 1 g of xanthan gum (Kelzan from C.P. Kelco) with 76.8 g of cold water with vigorous mixing for 30 minutes. To this solution was added 20 g fine tobacco, 0.2 g sucralose and 2 g cinnamon flavor while continuing to mix vigorously. The solution viscosity was 1,500 centipoise.

Example BF. Slurry

A slurry was prepared by adding 2 g of medium viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMC 7MF from Hercules, Inc.) to a mixture of 35.8 g of cold water and 40 g of glycerin while mixing vigorously for 30 minutes. To this mixture was added 20 g fine tobacco, 0.2 g sucralose and 2 g cinnamon flavor. A high shear sensitive thick stock was prepared. The slurry can be introduced into a tube or other compressible package where the shear from extrusion reduces the viscosity of the slurry so that it can flow.

other implementations

The descriptions of specific embodiments of the invention are presented for purposes of illustration. The particular forms described herein are neither exhaustive nor intended to limit the scope of the invention. While the invention has been described with reference to a number of embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims. All patents, patent applications, and publications referenced herein are hereby incorporated by reference. Other implementations are within the scope of the following claims.

Claims (243)

1. comprise the tobacco compositions of tobacco and form agent, wherein said composition is easy to disintegration in mouth.

2. the described composition of claim 1, it comprises the composition of listing in the Table I

Table I Composition Percentage Water-soluble polymer 10-70 Tobacco 1-90 Spices 1-40 Sweetener 0.2-6 Fiber 2-40 Plasticizer 1-40 Surfactant 0.05-5 Starch/maltodextrin 1-40 Lubricant 0.5-10

3. the described composition of claim 1, it comprises the composition of listing in the Table II

Table II Composition Percentage Water-soluble polymer 20-45 Tobacco 20-40 Spices 5-15 Sweetener 2-5 Fiber (solvable or soluble) 5-20 Plasticizer 5-15 Surfactant 0.1-1 Starch/maltodextrin 10-20 Lubricant 1-3

4. the described composition of claim 1, wherein said composition is a film.

5. the described composition of claim 1, wherein said composition comprises individual layer.

6. the described composition of claim 1, wherein said composition comprises the foamed layer.

7. the described composition of claim 1, wherein said composition comprises multilayer.

8. the described composition of claim 7 will be two-layer at least laminated together wherein.

9. the described composition of claim 7, wherein said tobacco is placed between two layers.

10. the described composition of claim 7, two-layer at least different spices or the colorant of comprising in the wherein said multilayer.

11. the described composition of claim 1, the disintegration in of wherein said composition less than 2 minutes.

12. the described composition of claim 1, the thickness of wherein said composition are 0.001-1.0mm.

13. the described composition of claim 1, wherein said form agent comprises carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC), hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), methylcellulose (MC), starch, amylose, high amylose starches, the high amylose starches of hydroxypropylation, konjac, karaya, collagen, inulin, soybean protein, lactalbumin, casein, wheat gluten, kappa carrageen glue, the ι carrageenan, the λ carrageenan, alginates, propylene glycol alginate, xanthans, dextran, the Aureobasidium pullulans glycan, the curdled milk glycan, exocellular polysaccharide, locust bean gum, guar gum, tara gum, gum tragacanth, pectin, agar, zein, karaya, gelatin, the Asiatic plantain kind, chitin, chitosan, gum arabic (Arabic gum), shellac, PVP, PEO or polyvinyl alcohol.

14. comprise the tobacco compositions of tobacco and form agent, wherein made described composition as tablet.

15. the described composition of claim 14, it comprises the composition of listing in the Table III

Table III Composition Percentage Water-soluble polymer 0-70 Tobacco 1-70 Perfumery oil 0.5-4.0 Artificial sweetener 0.05-0.4 Sugar 1-80 Maltodextrin 0-50 Disintegrant 0.1-15 Starch 5-80 Releasing agent 0.1-2.0 Emulsifying agent 0.1-5.0

16. the described composition of claim 14, wherein said tablet are supper-fast disintegrations.

17. the described composition of claim 14, wherein said tablet is quickly disintegrated.

18. the described composition of claim 14, wherein said tablet are slow disintegrations.

19. the described composition of claim 14, wherein said tablet is masticable.

20. the described composition of claim 14, wherein said tablet full-size is 2-4mm.

21. the described composition of claim 14, wherein said tablet is shaped to disk or bead.

22. the described composition of claim 14, it further comprises non-water-soluble coating and water-soluble coating, and wherein said non-water-soluble coating is configured between described form agent and the described water-soluble coating.

23. the described composition of claim 22, wherein said water-soluble coating provides mechanical stability.

24. comprise the tobacco compositions of a plurality of tablets of claim 20.

25. the described composition of claim 24, wherein said a plurality of tablets comprise multiple spices or colorant.

26. comprise the Cigarette with protective device grass composition of tobacco and form agent, wherein said composition is moulding.

27. the described composition of claim 26, it comprises the composition of listing in the Table IV

Table IV Composition Part Tobacco 1-80 Spices 0.5-4 Insoluble fiber 4.5-36 Water-soluble polymer 1-50 Filler/disintegrant 1-50 Artificial sweetener 0.05-5 Dispersant 0.1-20

28. the described composition of claim 27, it comprises the composition of listing in the Table V

Table V Composition Part Tobacco 30-50 Spices 2.5-3 Insoluble fiber 22.5-27 Water-soluble polymer 5-20 Filler/disintegrant 10-30 Artificial sweetener 0.1-2 Dispersant 0.1-2

29. the described composition of claim 26, it comprises the composition of listing in the Table VI

Table VI Composition Part Tobacco 1-80 Spices 0.5-4 Insoluble fiber 4.5-36 Water-soluble polymer 1-50 Filler/disintegrant 1-50 Artificial sweetener 0.05-3 Dispersant 0.1-20

30. the described composition of claim 29, it comprises the composition of listing in the Table VII

Table VII Composition Part Tobacco 20-50 Spices 1-3 Insoluble fiber 9-27 Water-soluble polymer 5-25 Filler/disintegrant 10-30 Artificial sweetener 0.1-1 Dispersant 0.1-2

31. the described composition of claim 26, it comprises the composition of listing in the Table VIII

Table VIII Composition Part Tobacco 10-80 Plasticizer 1-20 Water-soluble polymer 10-80 Filler 0-60 Stabilizing agent 0.1-0.5

32. the described composition of claim 26, it comprises the composition of listing among the Table I X

Table I X Composition Part Tobacco 25-80 Plasticizer 1-20 Water-soluble polymer 20-50 Filler 0-30 Stabilizing agent 0.2-0.4

33. the described composition of claim 26, the water content of wherein said composition are 2-50%.

34. the described composition of claim 26, wherein said composition are good to eat disintegrations.

35. the described composition of claim 34, the disintegration in 1-60 minute of wherein said composition.

36. the described composition of claim 26, the size that wherein makes described composition is for partly in mouth.

37. the described composition of claim 26, wherein said composition has the full-size less than 6 inches.

38. the described composition of claim 26, wherein said composition has the full-size less than 3 inches.

39. the described composition of claim 26, wherein said composition be shaped as tubulose, toothpick, rod, helical form or rod.

40. the described composition of claim 26, it further comprises one or more zone of dispersions, and wherein each zone comprises spices or colorant.

41. the described composition of claim 40, wherein each zone comprises that rope and each rope are intertwined and forms described composition.

42. the described composition of claim 40, wherein at least one zone comprises spices or the colorant different with described form agent.

43. the described composition of claim 40, it comprises at least two zones, and wherein each zone comprises different spices or colorant.

44. the described composition of claim 26, wherein by injection moulding, compression moulding, overmolded, extrude or the described composition of slurry method moulding.

45. comprise the Cigarette with protective device grass composition of tobacco and gel form agent.

46. the described composition of claim 45, wherein said gel form agent comprises kappa carrageen glue, mosanom, carboxymethyl cellulose, gelatin, pectin, agar or starch.

47. the described composition of claim 45, the center has been sealed in wherein said gel form agent.

48. the described composition of claim 45, wherein said form agent comprises polymer and crosslinking agent.

49. the described composition of claim 48, wherein said polymer comprise that carrageenan and described crosslinking agent comprise univalent cation.

50. the described composition of claim 49, wherein said univalent cation is a potassium.

51. the described composition of claim 48, wherein said polymer comprise that alginates and described crosslinking agent comprise bivalent cation.

52. the described composition of claim 51, wherein said bivalent cation is a calcium.

53. the described composition of claim 48, wherein said polymer comprise that carboxymethyl cellulose and described crosslinking agent comprise Tricationic.

54. the described composition of claim 53, wherein said Tricationic is an aluminium.

55. the described composition of claim 48, wherein said polymer comprise that pectin and described crosslinking agent comprise bivalent cation.

56. the described composition of claim 55, wherein said bivalent cation is a calcium.

57. the described composition of claim 45, wherein said form agent comprises gelatin.

58. the described composition of claim 48, wherein said form agent comprises gelatin and gum arabic.

59. the described composition of claim 47, wherein said center comprises solid material.

60. the described composition of claim 47, wherein said center comprises fluent material.

61. the described composition of claim 60, wherein said fluent material is moisture.

62. the described composition of claim 60, wherein said fluent material is water-free.

63. the described composition of claim 60, wherein said fluent material is uneven.

64. the described composition of claim 62, wherein said not hydrous material comprises ethanol or oil.

65. the described composition of claim 47, wherein said center comprises tobacco.

66. the described composition of claim 47, wherein said center comprises the tobacco slurries.

67. the described composition of claim 47, wherein said center comprise tobacco and sugar or salting liquid.

68. the described composition of claim 47, wherein said center does not comprise tobacco.

69. the described composition of claim 47, wherein said center comprises colorant, sweetener, spices or odor masking agent.

70. the described composition of claim 47, wherein said center comprise and the different colorant of described form agent.

71. the described composition of claim 47, wherein said center comprise and the different spices of described form agent.

72. the described composition of claim 47, wherein said center have and the different disintegration rate of described form agent.

73. the described composition of claim 45, wherein said composition are good to eat disintegrations.

74. the described composition of claim 45, wherein said composition is masticable.

75. the described composition of claim 45, wherein full-size is 15mm to the maximum.

76. the described composition of claim 45, wherein full-size is 5mm to the maximum.

77. the described composition of claim 45, wherein said form agent is a gelatine capsule.

78. comprise the tobacco compositions of the composition of multiple claim 45.

79. the described composition of claim 78, wherein said multiple multiple spices or the colorant of comprising.

80. the described composition of claim 45, it further comprises a plurality of zone of dispersions of gel, and wherein each zone comprises spices or colorant.

81. the described composition of claim 80, wherein at least two zones have different spices or colorant.

82. the described composition of claim 80, at least two of wherein said zone are common center arrangement.

83. the described composition of claim 45, wherein said form agent are not good to eat disintegrations.

84. the described composition of claim 45, wherein said form agent comprises polymer and crosslinking agent.

85. the described composition of claim 84, wherein said polymer, tobacco and crosslinking agent are solvations not, wherein the adding of solvent makes described polymer and crosslinking agent form insoluble gel.

86. the described composition of claim 85, wherein said polymer comprise that carrageenan and described crosslinking agent comprise univalent cation.

87. the described composition of claim 86, wherein said univalent cation is a potassium.

88. the described composition of claim 85, wherein said polymer comprise that alginates and described crosslinking agent comprise bivalent cation.

89. the described composition of claim 88, wherein said bivalent cation is a calcium.

90. the described composition of claim 85, wherein said polymer comprise that carboxymethyl cellulose and described crosslinking agent comprise Tricationic.

91. the described composition of claim 90, wherein said Tricationic is an aluminium.

92. the described composition of claim 85, wherein said polymer comprise that pectin and described crosslinking agent comprise bivalent cation.

93. the described composition of claim 92, wherein said bivalent cation is a calcium.

94. the described composition of claim 85, wherein said solvent is moisture.

95. the described composition of claim 85, wherein said solvent is water-free.

96. the described composition of claim 85, wherein said solvent is uneven.

97. the described composition of claim 85 wherein makes described composition by phase separation process.

98. kit comprises the mixture of (i) tobacco and form agent and (ii) mold, wherein in described mold, when solvent being joined in the described mixture, has formed insoluble gel with the shape of described mold.

99. the described kit of claim 98, wherein said form agent comprises polymer and crosslinking agent.

100. the described kit of claim 99, wherein said polymer comprise that carrageenan and described crosslinking agent comprise univalent cation.

101. the described kit of claim 100, wherein said univalent cation is a potassium.

102. the described kit of claim 99, wherein said polymer comprise that alginates and described crosslinking agent comprise bivalent cation.

103. the described kit of claim 102, wherein said bivalent cation is a calcium.

104. the described kit of claim 99, wherein said polymer comprise that carboxymethyl cellulose and described crosslinking agent comprise Tricationic.

105. the described kit of claim 104, wherein said Tricationic is an aluminium.

106. the described kit of claim 99, wherein said polymer comprise that pectin and described crosslinking agent comprise bivalent cation.

107. the described kit of claim 106, wherein said bivalent cation is a calcium.

108. the described kit of claim 98, wherein said form agent comprises the insoluble polymer of dissolvable agents swelling.

109. the described kit of claim 108, the insoluble polymer of wherein said dissolvable agents swelling comprises polyvinyl alcohol.

110. the described kit of claim 98, wherein said solvent is moisture.

111. the described kit of claim 98, wherein said solvent is water-free.

112. the described kit of claim 98, wherein said solvent is uneven.

113. do not fire composition, comprise that (i) comprises the tobacco compositions of tobacco and form agent and (ii) packaging material.

114. the described composition of claim 113, wherein said tobacco compositions comprises a plurality of parts.

115. the described composition of claim 114, wherein said parts comprise thin slice, tablet or pearl.

116. the described composition of claim 114, wherein said parts are embedded in the described packaging material.

117. the described composition of claim 114, wherein said parts are not embedded in the described packaging material.

118. the described composition of claim 113, wherein said packaging material are good to eat disintegrations.

119. the described composition of claim 113, wherein said packaging material are not good to eat disintegrations.

120. the described composition of claim 113, wherein said packaging material comprise HPMC, CMC, pectin, alginates or Aureobasidium pullulans glycan.

121. the described composition of claim 113, wherein said packaging material comprise fabric or paper.

122. the described composition of claim 113, wherein said tobacco compositions comprises liquid.

123. the described composition of claim 113, wherein said liquid comprises sugar or salt, and wherein said sugar or salt have prevented that described packaging material are by described liquid disintegration.

124. the described composition of claim 113, wherein said form agent and tobacco have formed moldable embolism.

125. the described composition of claim 113 wherein uses vertical in form agent/filling/sealing machine, horizontal versions agent/filling/sealing machine, flow wrap machines or hot former that moulding is carried out in described form agent.

126. comprise the tobacco compositions of tobacco and good to eat disintegration packing, wherein described tobacco be positioned in the described packing.

127. the described composition of claim 126, wherein said tobacco comprise dry snuff or moist smokeless tobacco.

128. the described composition of claim 126, the packing of wherein said good to eat disintegration comprise HPMC, CMC, pectin, alginates or Aureobasidium pullulans glycan.

129. the described composition of claim 126 wherein uses vertical in form agent/filling/sealing machine, horizontal versions agent/filling/sealing machine, flow wrap machines or hot former that moulding is carried out in described form agent.

130. comprise the tobacco compositions of insoluble perforate matrix, tobacco and form agent, wherein said tobacco is placed in the described matrix, and is retained in the matrix by described form agent.

131. the described composition of claim 130, wherein said perforate matrix comprises fabric, foam or paper.

132. the described composition of claim 131, wherein said foam comprises polyurethane.

133. the described composition of claim 130, wherein said composition is masticable.

134. the described composition of claim 130 is wherein placed described perforate matrix on rod or handle.

135. the described composition of claim 130, it comprises the composition of listing in the Table X

Table X Composition Percentage Water-soluble polymer 10-70 Tobacco 1-90 Spices 1-40 Sweetener 0.2-6 Fiber 2-40 Plasticizer 1-40 Surfactant 0.05-5 Starch/maltodextrin 1-40 Lubricant 0.5-10

136. the described composition of claim 130, it comprises the composition of listing among the Table X I

Table X I Composition Percentage Water-soluble polymer 20-45 Tobacco 20-40 Spices 5-15 Sweetener 2-5 Fiber (solvable or soluble) 5-20 Plasticizer 5-15 Surfactant 0.1-1 Starch/maltodextrin 10-20 Lubricant 1-3

137. comprise the tobacco compositions of tobacco and form agent, wherein form described form agent with hollow shape.

138. the described composition of claim 137, it comprises the composition of listing in Table X II

Table X II Composition Percentage Water-soluble polymer 10-70 Tobacco 1-90 Spices 1-40 Sweetener 0.2-6 Fiber 2-40 Plasticizer 1-40 Surfactant 0.05-5 Starch/maltodextrin 1-40 Lubricant 0.5-10

139. the described composition of claim 137, it comprises the composition of listing among the Table X III

Table X III Composition Percentage Water-soluble polymer 20-45 Tobacco 20-40 Spices 5-15 Sweetener 2-5 Fiber (solvable or soluble) 5-20 Plasticizer 5-15 Surfactant 0.1-1 Starch/maltodextrin 10-20 Lubricant 1-3

140. the described composition of claim 137, wherein said form agent is twined by spiral.

141. the described composition of claim 137, it further comprises adhesive, wherein places described adhesive and unclamps preventing.

142. the described composition of claim 137 wherein forms described hollow shape by extruding.

143. the described composition of claim 137, wherein said tobacco and form agent form individual layer.

144. the described composition of claim 137, wherein said composition comprises multilayer.

145. the described composition of claim 144 will be two-layer at least laminated together wherein.

146. the described composition of claim 144, wherein said tobacco be placed on two-layer between.

147. the described composition of claim 144, two-layer at least different spices or the colorant of comprising in the wherein said multilayer.

148. the described composition of claim 137, it further comprises the filler that is placed in the described hollow shape.

149. the described composition of claim 148, wherein said filler comprises tobacco.

150. the described composition of claim 148, wherein said filler comprises colorant, sweetener, spices or odor masking agent.

151. the described composition of claim 148, wherein said filler comprise and described variform colorant or spices.

152. the described composition of claim 148, wherein said filler comprises gel.

153. the described composition of claim 137, it further comprises disintegrant.

154. comprise the Cigarette with protective device grass composition of tobacco and the agent of foamed form.

155. the described composition of claim 154, wherein said composition is moulding.

156. the described composition of claim 154 wherein is processed as film with described composition molding.

157. the described composition of claim 154, wherein said form agent is water miscible.

158. the described composition of claim 154, wherein said form agent is thermoplastic.

159. each described composition of claim 1-158, it further comprises spices or odor masking agent.

160. the described composition of claim 159, wherein said spices comprises Radix Glycyrrhizae, kudzu, hydrangea, day raw white skin lily magnolia leaf, yellow chamomile, fenugreek, cloves, menthol, cornmint, Chinese anise, Chinese cassia tree, vanilla (herb), Chinese ilex (winter green), cherry, berry, Dramboui, bourbon's wine (bourbon), Drambuie (scotch), whiskey, spearmint, peppermint (peppermint), lavender, cardamom, celery, the card lamb's-quarters, nutmeg, santal, bergamot, geranium wilfordii (geranium), honey smart (honey essace), attar of rose, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, cassia bark, crowndaisy chrysanthemum, cognac wine, jasmine, add and take the pattern tree, Salvia japonica, fennel, allspice (piment), ginger, anise, coriandrum, coffee or from any kind peppermint oil of Mentha.

161. each described composition of claim 1-158, it further comprises sweetener.

162. the described composition of claim 161, wherein said sweetener comprises sucrose, sucralose, dioxygen _ thiazine kalium, Aspartame, asccharin, cyclohexyl-n-sulfonate, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, D-sorbite and mannitol.

163. each described composition of claim 1-158, it further comprises surfactant.

164. each described composition of claim 1-158, it further comprises plasticizer.

165. the described composition of claim 164, wherein said plasticizer comprise glycerine, propane diols, polyethylene glycol, D-sorbite/mannitol, acetylizad single monoglyceride, glyceryl triacetate or 1,3-butanediol.

166. each described composition of claim 1-158, it further comprises filler.

167. the described composition of claim 166, wherein said filler comprises starch, microcrystalline cellulose, wood pulp, soluble fibre, calcium carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, calcium sulfate or clay.

168. each described composition of claim 1-158, it further comprises lubricant or wax.

169. the described composition of claim 168, wherein said lubricant comprise stearic acid or stearate (ester).

170. the described composition of claim 168, wherein said wax are lecithin, glycerin monostearate or propylene glycolmonostearate.

171. each described composition of claim 1-158, it further comprises anticorrisive agent.

172. the described composition of claim 171, wherein said anticorrisive agent comprises methylparoban or potassium sorbate.

173. each described composition of claim 1-158, it further comprises stabilizing agent.

174. the described composition of claim 173, wherein said stabilizing agent comprise ascorbic acid, citric acid list sterol ester, BHT or BHA.

175. each described composition of claim 1-158, it further comprises coating.

176. the described composition of claim 175, wherein said coating is unglazed.

177. the described composition of claim 175, wherein said coating is glossiness.

178. the described composition of claim 175, wherein said coating comprises colorant, spices, sweetener or odor masking agent.

179. the described composition of claim 175, wherein said coating comprise and the different spices of described form agent.

180. the described composition of claim 175, wherein said coating have and the different disintegration rate of described form agent.

181. the described composition of claim 175, wherein said coating comprises tobacco.

182. the described composition of claim 175, wherein said coating comprises colorant.

183. the described composition of claim 175, wherein said coating comprise and the different colorant of described form agent.

184. each described composition of claim 1-158, it further comprises printed patterns.

185. the described composition of claim 184, wherein said printed patterns comprises sign.

186. the described composition of claim 184, wherein said printed patterns comprises colorant.

187. the described composition of claim 184, wherein said printed patterns comprises tobacco.

188. the described composition of claim 184, wherein said printed patterns comprises spices, sweetener or odor masking agent.

189. each described composition of claim 1-158, the surface of wherein said composition comprises embossing pattern (pattern in relief).

190. each described composition of claim 1-158, wherein said tobacco comprises powder, particle or fragment.

191. each described composition of claim 1-158, wherein said tobacco is to feel soluble in mouth.

192. each described composition of claim 1-158, it further comprises thin slice.

193. the described composition of claim 192, wherein said thin slice comprises tobacco.

194. the described composition of claim 192, wherein said thin slice comprises multiple spices or colorant.

195. each described composition of claim 1-158, wherein said composition is the shape that is fit to be applied in the oral cavity.

196. each described composition of claim 1-158, wherein said composition provides the tobacco satisfaction.

197. described tobacco satisfaction wherein took place in each described composition of claim 1-158 during 10 seconds-30 minutes.

198. comprise the composition of fluid-tight, water-fast packing and tobacco, wherein said tobacco is positioned in the described packing, and can be assigned in the mouth from described packing.

199. the described composition of claim 198, wherein said packing comprises bellows, and compresses described bellows so that described tobacco to be provided to mouth.

200. the described composition of claim 198, wherein said packing comprises spray bottle.

201. the described composition of claim 198, wherein said tobacco is positioned in the gel.

202. obtain the method for tobacco satisfaction, described method comprises each at least a portion of composition of claim 1-197 is put in the mouth, thereby obtains the tobacco satisfaction.

203. prepare the method for tobacco compositions, described method comprises that step (i) is shaped to the form agent film and (ii) adds tobacco in described form agent or film.

204. the described method of claim 203, wherein by solution casting, extrude, melt extrude, drum is dry or calendering (calendaring) forms described film.

205. the described method of claim 203 wherein joined described tobacco in the described form agent before described moulding.

206. the described method of claim 203 wherein joins described tobacco in the described film after described moulding.

207. the described method of claim 203 wherein further comprises second form agent is shaped to second film, and carries out film and described second film of (i) bonding.

208. the described method of claim 203, wherein said tobacco are placed between the described film and described second film of (i).

209. prepare the method for tobacco compositions, described method comprises that step (i) is shaped to tablet with the form agent and (ii) tobacco is joined in described form agent or the tablet.

210. the described method of claim 209 is wherein used compacting, injection moulding, compression moulding, injection is foam-formed or compression foam moulding and the described form agent of moulding.

211. prepare the method for tobacco compositions, described method comprises that step (i) is shaped to shape with the form agent and (ii) tobacco is joined in described form agent or the shape.

212. the described method of claim 211, wherein by extrude, compression moulding, injection moulding, punch forming, foam-formed, blowing, overmolded or slurry process be shaped to shape with described formation.

213. the described method of claim 211, wherein said form agent is the described shape of die-cut formation from sheet material.

214. the described method of claim 211, wherein said form agent is a foamed.

215. prepare the method for tobacco compositions, described method comprises that step (i) combines the gel form agent to form gel and (ii) tobacco to be joined in described gel form agent, solvent or the gel with solvent.

216. the described method of claim 215, wherein said form agent comprises polymer and crosslinking agent.

217. the described method of claim 215 wherein forms described gel in mold.

218. the described method of claim 215 is wherein by extruding profile and forming described gel by the described profile of extruding of certain-length cutting.

219. prepare the method for tobacco compositions, described method comprises that step (i) provides the liquid mixture of tobacco and polymer and (ii) described liquid is put in the bath, wherein said bath has caused the curing reaction of described polymer.

220. the described method of claim 219, wherein said bath comprise the crosslinking agent of the crosslinked described polymer of energy.

221. the described method of claim 219, wherein said bath are under the temperature that can cause described polymer cure.

222. the described method of claim 219, the center of wherein said composition is a liquid.

223. prepare the method for tobacco compositions, described method comprises tobacco is positioned in the gelatine capsule.

224. prepare the method for tobacco compositions, described method comprises that step (i) provides the mixture of tobacco and form agent and (ii) liquid joined in described tobacco and the form agent, wherein said form agent generation solvation has also formed solid.

225. the described method of claim 224, wherein step (ii) before, described mixture is put in the mold, and step (ii) after, described composition has kept the shape of described mold.

226. preparation method for compositions, described method comprise that step (i) provides tobacco compositions and (ii) described tobacco compositions combined with packaging material.

227. the described method of claim 226 wherein is embedded in described tobacco compositions in the described packaging material.

228. the described method of claim 226, wherein said tobacco compositions is not embedded in the described packaging material.

229. the described method of claim 226 is wherein used vertical in form agent/filling/sealing machine, horizontal versions agent/filling/sealing machine, flow wrap machines or the described packaging material of hot former moulding.

230. prepare the method for tobacco compositions, described method comprises that the mixture with tobacco and form agent is incorporated in the perforate matrix, wherein said form agent is adhered to described tobacco on the described matrix, and the disintegration of described matrix right and wrong mouth.

231. prepare the method for tobacco compositions, described method comprises (i) mixture and the non-miscible liquid blend that comprises host material with tobacco and form agent; (ii) cause being separated and solidification of described host material, thereby described mixture is positioned in the host material of described curing.

232. prepare the method for tobacco compositions, described method comprises that step (i) provides the form that is shaped to sheet material agent; (ii) spiral twines described sheet material to form hollow tube and (iii) tobacco to be joined in described form agent or the pipe.

233. prepare the method for tobacco compositions, described method comprises that step (i) is shaped to hollow shape with the form agent and (ii) tobacco is joined in described form agent or the shape.

234. the described method of claim 233, it further comprises with liquid, gel or solid fills described shape.

235. the described method of claim 233, wherein said moulding comprise extrude, injection moulding or blowing.

236. prepare the method for tobacco compositions, described method comprises that the flowable liquids that will comprise tobacco is put in the water-fast container.

237. the described method of claim 236, wherein said container is a spray bottle.

238. the described method of claim 236, wherein said container comprises bellows.

239. each described method of claim 203-235, it further comprises in described composition and adds coating.

240. the described method of claim 239, wherein by spraying, brushing, roller coat, scraping blade curtain coating, seam be coated with, squeezing and coating or hot melt deposit and apply described coating.

241. each described method of claim 203-235, it further is included in printed patterns on the described film.

242. the described method of claim 241 is wherein carried out described printing by offset printing, aniline printing, intaglio, ink-jet, laser or screen printing.

243. each described method of claim 203-235, it further comprises in described form agent or composition and adds spices, colorant or odor masking agent.