WO2002037989A1 - High-nicotine tobacco and process for producing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

High-purity nicotine is produced through purification from ingredients removed during the production of low-nicotine low-tar tobacco leaves. The high-purity nicotine is adhered and/or adsorbed onto ordinary tobacco leaves to give a high-nicotine tobacco. This tobacco, having a high nicotine content, is intended to be smoked in a small amount and thereby eliminate stress and nicotine toxicosis. Thus, the amount of smoking can be reduced.

Description

 Specification

 TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

 The present invention relates to tobacco having high nicotine, that is, a large amount of nicotine, and a method for producing the same. The present invention relates to reducing the number of smokers and the amount of smoke caused by smoking, thereby reducing the effect of tobacco on health and affecting smokers and surrounding people. It is about reducing adverse effects. Background of the Invention

 In Japan, the packaging of cigarettes currently on sale states, "Be careful not to smoke too much as it may damage your health." It is clear from the actual increase that smoking in the evening is harmful to health. In addition, for example, in the U.S.A., there is no case in which a decision is made by Phillip Inc. for compensation or a case is being filed against several tobacco manufacturers. At present, low nicotine and low-energy tobacco tends to be the mainstream, and the focus is on removing nicotine and the like contained in tobacco leaves.

 However, nicotine addiction in smokers requires a certain amount of nicotine, and low-nicotine and low-tar cigarettes result in more smokers, rather than fewer smokers. It will also have a negative effect on people around you. In particular, there is a concern that the number of patients such as cancer may increase.

In view of the above-mentioned current problems, the present invention drastically changes the conventional idea. In short, it is only necessary to obtain a small amount of smoke and a fixed amount of nicotine. The aim is to reduce the amount of smoking by smoking less cigarettes with a higher nicotine content, thereby relieving stress and nicotine addiction. By reducing the amount of smoking, it is possible to reduce the adhesion and absorption of evening water to the bronchi and lungs, thereby reducing adverse effects on health. Therefore, there is a great merit that the influence on surrounding non-smokers can be reduced, and the dirt on indoor walls, ceilings and furniture can be reduced. Disclosure of the invention

 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is configured as follows.

 According to the invention of claim 1, the bronchi and lungs are contaminated by the known method from the components removed when producing low nicotine and low coconut leaves by the known method, and the generation of asthma and asthma Purify high-purity nicotine so that it does not contain molds and / or its effluents that may cause cancer and / or cancer. Or high nicotine and low nitric acid coconut adsorbed and / or adsorbed nicotine on the leaves of tobacco with high nicotine and nicotine in the same manner as described above. It is a manufacturing method of.

 Also, the invention of claim 2 is a process for purifying high-purity nicotine and Z or tar from components removed in producing tobacco leaves having low nicotine and low tar, as described in claim 1. Odor components and / or fragrances to be separated / removed ・ Taste components are purified and separated, and various components and / or separate fragrances such as menthol ・ taste components are adhered and / or adsorbed in appropriate amounts according to taste. A cigarette according to claim 1 and a method for producing them.

In addition, the invention of claim 3 relates to molds and their effluents and carcinogens derived from tar components and / or volatile components removed during purification and separation in claims 1 and 2. Tar components and / or volatile components from which known components that may be of concern have been removed are adsorbed and / or adsorbed in an appropriate amount in the same manner as in Claims 1 and 2. Tobacco and a method for producing the same.

 The invention of claim 4 is a tobacco in which the tobacco leaves are shortened and / or slender so that the tobacco in the high nicotine of the tobacco of claims 1, 2 and 3 is not excessively sucked.

 According to the invention of claim 5, the tobacco leaf is harvested while it is blue, and the leaf is washed with water to wash off power plants and / or its effluent, pesticides, dioxin and / or dioxin precursor, and the like. And tobacco produced through the production steps of claims 1 to 4 as they are or after drying, and methods for producing them.

 Further, according to the invention of claim 6, before the washing in claim 5, the size of the leaf is cut into an appropriate size by a cutting device so that the leaf can be washed by a washing machine, and / or the thick stem is removed. 6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which includes a step, and a tobacco produced by the method.

 The invention of claim 7 provides the cigarette according to claims 1 to 6, wherein the components in the smoke that perforate the pores in the cigarette wrapper and / or the filter have an appropriate concentration by a known method. It is a manufacturing method.

In addition, the invention of claim 8 is characterized in that, instead of tobacco leaves, cellulose or desulfurized dissolving pulp (Dissolving Pulp = DP) and / or thread or sheet is less likely to contain harmful substances. After that, nicotine, citrus extract, odor component and taste component extracted from tobacco leaves are cut and separated into suitable size, and desirably purified and separated for each component so that dioxin and harmful toxin are not contained. And tobacco and a method for producing the tobacco, characterized in that an appropriate amount of other odor component and taste component are attached and Z or adsorbed in accordance with the appropriate amount and taste of the tobacco. In addition, the invention of claim 9 relates to a method for producing cigarettes with high nicotine and / or high tar by making a hole in the longitudinal direction at the center of the tobacco leaf or the center of the tobacco according to claim 8. Are diluted so that they do not over-absorb them, so that they do not overdose, and when not inhaling, do not disturb smokers and reduce unnecessary indoor pollution. 9. A hole is formed in the longitudinal direction in the same manner as the high nicotine tobacco according to claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it does not emit smoke, as well as the existing tobacco or the slightly diluted nicotine and high tobacco tobacco. It's a cigarette that's been opened.

 Further, the invention of claim 10 is that the inner wall made of paper or carbon is provided outside the longitudinal hole of claim 9 or a mandrel or a manrail is used when rolling up the cigarette, or after the cigarette is rolled up. 10. The cigarette according to claim 1, wherein a hole is formed in a longitudinal direction with an awl.

 Also, the invention of claim 11 is based on the fact that cigarettes such as high nicotine can be smoked at one time, that is, the length can be short, so that one or more partitions are inserted in the middle of the inner case of the cigarette box, for example, The positions of the cigarette boxes and partitions, such as a pack of 10 packs of 20 packs, 30 packs, etc., are not equal.For example, one side is 1/3 of the current evening and 2/3 is on the opposite side. It is a cigarette box designed to prevent smoking or emitting unnecessary smoke by selecting the length of the cigarette according to the condition of smoking. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The accompanying drawings are process diagrams for explaining the process of producing high nicotine tobacco according to the present invention. Detailed description of the invention Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

 The high nicotine tobacco of the present invention means that the amount of nicotine is higher than usual, but it is a matter of comparison with ordinary products, and it is not necessary to specifically specify the amount of nicotine in the present invention. . By the way, in Japan, about 100 brands are currently sold with cigarettes alone, but their evening value (T) and nicotine value (N) are as follows: T: lmg / N: 0.1mg-T: 24 mg / N: in the range of 2.4 mg, and the high nicotine of the present invention is a nicotine having a higher nicotine content than these.

 By the way, high nicotine tobacco can be obtained by increasing the amount of nicotine by attaching and / or adsorbing high-purity nicotine to, for example, normal tobacco leaves or low nicotine and low tar coconut leaves. In addition, normal tobacco leaves are obtained by basically using raw tobacco leaves as they are, and the amount of nicotine contained in the raw tobacco leaves varies considerably depending on the production area. In addition, low nicotine and low tar tobacco leaves are obtained by partially removing nicotine and nitrate from raw material tobacco leaves, and low nicotine and low tar tobacco is a type of tobacco currently on the market. It is becoming mainstream. This is significant, and tobacco companies sell and make a lot of money, but it is doubtful that smokers themselves really want low nicotine and low tar cigarettes for their health. It is feared that the adverse effects on smokers and those around them will also increase.

 Therefore, it is considered reasonable to purify high-purity nicotine from the components removed when producing low-nicotine and low-tar tobacco leaves, and to produce high-nicotine tobacco using the nicotine.

The accompanying drawings are process diagrams for explaining the process for producing high nicotine tobacco according to the present invention. Here, the components separated from the components removed during the production of the above-mentioned low nicotine and low tar coconut leaf are described. Purified high-purity nicotine A typical example is the production of high nicotine tobacco using nicotine.

 First, raw tobacco leaves (leaf tobacco produced by farmers) are generally subjected to primary processing at a raw material factory, packed into fixed shapes (eg, barrels, cases, etc.), and stored for over a year. After being aged, it is added to a cigarette at a tobacco factory. The cigarette manufacturing process consists of a raw material processing process in which raw tobacco leaves are cut into pieces, and a product process in which the cut is formed into cigarettes. In the raw material processing step, the leaves of the aged raw tobacco are appropriately humidified and cut into a width of about 0.5 to 1.0 mm by a cutter. In the above product process, the cut tobacco is wrapped in a stick shape with rice paper (thin paper made mainly of hemp), shaped and cut into a certain length to produce a product.

 The above is the general process for producing ordinary cigarette tobacco from raw tobacco leaves.The high nicotine tobacco according to the present invention can be obtained by the production process shown in the drawings. it can.

 First, normal tobacco leaves are manufactured from the raw tobacco leaves according to the conventional method described above (step 1). The tobacco leaf may be harvested while it is blue because the surface of the tobacco leaves may have molds and / or their exudates, pesticides, dioxins and / or dioxin precursors, etc. Therefore, it is desirable to wash away pesticides and the like attached to the leaf surface by washing with water. Prior to washing, the leaves are cut to a suitable size with a cutting device and / or the thick stems are removed so that they can be washed in a washing machine.

In addition, low nicotine and low tar tobacco leaves may be manufactured directly from raw tobacco leaves or may be manufactured using the above-mentioned normal tobacco leaves (step 2). It is obtained by removing (pulling out) some of the nicotine and nutrient components contained in the leaves. The components removed when producing low nicotine and low tar tobacco leaves include nicotine and In addition to tar and tar components, odor components, fragrances, and taste components, it also contains molds and other known toxic components that are concerned about carcinogenicity. In the case of producing high nicotine tobacco using these removed components, separation and purification of these removed components are performed to prevent the inclusion of the above harmful substances such as molds (Step 3).

 Separation and purification of nicotine and other components contained in tobacco leaves can be carried out using any of the conventionally known separation and purification techniques.

 Then, high-nicotine tobacco leaves are produced using the high-purity nicotine (N) component obtained as a result of the separation and purification. Specifically, high-purity nicotine components are purified and adhered and Z-adsorbed on low-nicotine and low-tar tobacco leaves or normal tobacco leaves to produce high-nicotine tobacco leaves. Produce even higher nicotine tobacco. In addition, the amount of each of the separated and purified odorous ester (E), taste component (S), and citrus (T) is also adjusted by adhering and / or adsorbing to tobacco leaves. I can do it.

In the figure, X ₂ is, when using leaf low nicotine and low tar tobacco nicotine (N;) combination of components, odorous ester (E), taste components (S) and tar (T) Is shown in a matrix, and the letters L, M, and H at the beginning are roughly expressed in three levels as a guide to the amount of each component. That is, the level contained in low nicotine and low tar tobacco leaves is L (low), the level contained in normal tobacco leaves is M (normal), and the level is larger than that of normal products. Is H (high). For example, in the case of the combination of H—N and M-T, the amount of nicotine is higher than the normal product (that is, high nicotine), and the tar is comparable to that of the normal product. As shown in X ₂ of Matrix, such combinations of nine nicotine and E and S per combination of tar is considered, H- N (high nicotine) and T, E, Ren of S Any combination provides various high nicotine tobacco leaves. Of course, dividing the amounts of the components into three stages as described above is merely an example. The matrix in the figure shows the matrix of the combination of nicotine and tar when using normal tobacco leaves. Similar to the case where low nicotine and low tar tobacco leaves are used, Further, a combination of the odorous ester E and the taste component S to obtain tobacco leaves with high nicotine. At the stage of producing high nicotine tobacco leaves, odorous esters and fragrances of a type not included in the above-mentioned removal components and taste components, such as separate flavors and taste components such as menthol, are added. Then, it is possible to match the taste. The above matrix, are also shown with the combination of the odor ester E \ gustatory component S ⁵ is a preference components except those contained in the tobacco leaves.

 Also, in the case of cigarette-type cigarette-type cigarettes, high-nicotine tobacco produced using high-nicotine tobacco leaves reduces the amount of smoke and reduces the amount of smoke, and provides a certain amount of nicotine. So you don't have to smoke too much in the evening.

 In addition, it is possible to make a small hole in the cigarette paper and / or filter by a known method so that the components in the smoke to be consumed have an appropriate concentration.

In addition, instead of tobacco leaves, cell mouths that are less likely to contain harmful substances are desirably refined dissolving pulp (Dissolving Pulp = DP) and / or suitable after processing into thread or sheet form. The nicotine, tar, odorous components and taste components extracted from tobacco leaves are separated and separated into individual components so that dioxins and harmful toxins are not desirably contained as described above. By attaching and / or adsorbing appropriate amounts of other odor components and taste components according to their appropriate amounts and tastes, Can also obtain the tobacco of the present invention.

 In addition, nicotine and tar extracted from tobacco leaves into a dissolving pulp and / or a pulp that has been processed and cut to an appropriate size at the center of the tobacco leaf portion or instead of the above-mentioned tobacco leaf. In the center of the tobacco with attached and / or adsorbed tobacco, a hole is made in the longitudinal direction, so that even when smoking high-nicotine and / or high-money cigarettes, their concentration is diluted and they are absorbed. It is possible to prevent the smoke from becoming unnecessarily harmful to the smokers when it is not inhaled, or to emit unnecessary smoke so as to reduce indoor pollution when not inhaling.

 The same effect can be achieved by drilling holes in the longitudinal direction in the same manner as existing tobacco or tobacco that is slightly high in nicotine and high in dilution.

 A method of manufacturing a tobacco having a hole in the longitudinal direction at the center of the tobacco leaf or the like includes a method in which an inner wall made of paper or carbon is provided outside the hole in the longitudinal direction or when the tobacco is rolled up. There is a method of using a mandrel or mandrel, or a method of drilling a hole in the longitudinal direction with an awl through after the cigarette is rolled up.

 Note that the high nicotine tobacco of the present invention includes not only cigarettes (paper cigarettes) but also pipe tobaccos and leaf rolls.

In addition, since the amount of cigarettes such as high nicotine to be smoked at one time, that is, the length, may be short, one or more partitions may be provided in the middle of the inner case of the cigarette box, for example, a box of 10 packs may be used. The positions of the cigarette boxes and partitions, such as 0 packs and 30 packs, are not even.For example, one side is longer than 1/3 of the current cigarette and 2/3 is longer. By selecting the length of the cigarette according to the conditions described above, it is possible to provide a cigarette box that is designed not to smoke or emit useless smoke. The invention's effect

 As described in detail above, according to the high nicotine tobacco of the present invention, the amount of smoke generated by reducing the number and length of tobacco is reduced by smoking a small amount of tobacco having a higher nicotine amount than usual. However, a constant amount of nicotine can be obtained even with a small amount, so that stress and nicotine addiction can be eliminated and smoking can be reduced. By reducing the amount of smoking, it is possible to reduce the adhesion and absorption of tar and the like to the bronchi and lungs, thereby reducing the adverse effect on health.In addition, since the amount of smoke caused by smoking is reduced, it is given to surrounding non-smokers The adverse effects can be reduced.

 It is feared that cigarettes not only affect the bronchi and lungs, but also the gastrointestinal tract, including not only smokers but also surrounding non-smokers, and it is said that smokers have a very high probability of developing lung cancer. Despite this, tobacco industry companies are only installing Phil and installing low-nicotine and low-tar cigarettes. Each of these increases the number of smokers, leading to an increase in the sales of tobacco companies, but also causes extra smoke damage not only to smokers but also to non-smokers around them.

 Considering the current chemical technologies such as petroleum refining, it is easy to purify nicotine and odorous components.However, the current tobacco industry has taken sufficient measures to reduce smoke and harmful substances such as dioxins as mentioned above. It has not been. Since the present invention may be somewhat costly, it is a result of thinking and trying for many years without any contamination of harmful substances such as dioxin and minimizing the generation of harmful smoke. .

Claims

The scope of the claims 1. With the known method, the bronchi and lungs are contaminated with the components removed when producing low nicotine and low-yield tobacco leaves by the known method, and it causes tanning and asthma. High-purity nicotine is purified so that it does not contain mold and Z or its effluent that may cause nicotine, and high nicotine adhered and / or adsorbed to ordinary tobacco leaves A high nicotine and low tar tobacco having nicotine adhered and / or adsorbed on tobacco and the aforementioned low nicotine and low tar tobacco leaves in the same manner, and a process for producing the same.  2. Odor components separated and removed in the step of purifying high-purity nicotine and / or dinner from components removed in producing low nicotine and low tar tobacco leaves as described in claim 1. 2.The tobacco according to claim 1, wherein the taste component is purified and separated, and the various components and Z or a separate flavor and taste component such as menthol are adhered to and / or adsorbed according to the taste. And their production methods. 3. Tar and / or volatile components removed from mold and / or volatile components and tar components and / or volatile components removed during purification and separation according to claims 1 and 2. 3. A tobacco to which a suitable amount of adsorbed and / or adsorbed in the same manner as in claims 1 and 2 and / or tobacco having a slightly higher amount of volatile components and / or a volatile component than those in claim 1 and 2. 4. The tobacco leaf portion is shortened and / or thinned so that the tobacco in the cigarettes according to claims 1, 2 and 3 is not excessively sucked by high nicotine tobacco. 5. Harvest tobacco leaves while they are blue and wash them with water to remove mold and / or its emissions, pesticides, 5. A tobacco produced through the production process according to claims 1 to 4 after washing off the carcass and the like, or as it is or after drying, and a method for producing them. 6. The method according to claim 5, further comprising a step of cutting the leaf size into an appropriate size with a cutting device and / or removing a thick stem so that the leaf size can be washed with a washing machine before the washing. And tobacco produced by them.  7. The cigarette according to any one of claims 1 to 6, and a method for producing the cigarette, wherein the components in the smoke penetrating the pores and / or filling the cigarette wrapper and / or the fill at a suitable concentration by known methods. 8. In place of tobacco leaves, cellulose which is less likely to contain harmful substances, preferably refined dissolving pulp (Dissolving Pulp = DP) and Z or thread or sheet and processed into appropriate size The nicotine, tar, odor components, and taste components extracted from tobacco leaves are preferably separated and refined for each component so that dioxins and harmful toxins are not contained. A tobacco and a method for producing the tobacco, characterized in that other odor components and taste components are attached and / or adsorbed in appropriate amounts.  9. Drill a longitudinal hole in the center of the tobacco leaf or in the center of the tobacco of Claims 1 to 8 to reduce the concentration of high nicotine and / or high tar even if you smoke The concentration should be adjusted to your taste so that they do not over-absorb, and when not inhaling, do not emit unnecessary smoke so as not to disturb smokers and reduce indoor pollution. 9. A nicotine-rich coconut according to claims 1 to 8, as well as tobacco-existing tobacco or a nicotine-rich tar which is diluted to a slightly higher nicotine-to-tar content. Π o  10. An inner wall made of paper or carbon, etc., outside the longitudinal hole of claim 9. II Corrected paper (Rule 91) 10. The cigarette according to claim 9, wherein a hole is made in the longitudinal direction by using a mandrel or a mandrel when winding up the cigarette, or by using an awl-like material after winding up the cigarette. . 1. Because the amount of cigarettes such as high nicotine that can be smoked at one time, that is, the length, may be short, put one or more partitions in the middle of the inner case of the cigarette box, for example, put a box of 10 The positions of cigarette boxes and partitions, such as those with a set of 30 pieces of cigarettes, are not uniform.For example, one side of the current cigarette is extended to 1/3 and the other side is extended to 2/3. A tobacco box designed to prevent smoking or emitting unnecessary smoke by selecting the length of the cigarette according to the conditions. II Corrected paper (Rule 91)