METHODS FOR REDUCING MATRIX-BOUND NICOTINE-DERIVED NITROSAMINE KETONE IN TOBACCO PLANT MATERIAL.

摘要

A method of reducing the amount of matrix-bound NNK in cured tobacco plant material is provided comprising reducing the amount of lignin in the cured tobacco plant material. A further method of reducing the formation of matrix-bound NNK during the curing of tobacco plant material is described comprising reducing the amount of lignin therein prior to curing.