INHIBITION OF SENSORY IRRITATION DURING CONSUMPTION OF NON-SMOKEABLE TOBACCO PRODUCTS

摘要

An orally-enjoyable tobacco product includes a portion of smokeless tobacco comprising an active ingredient and either: (1) a collection of tobacco particles at least partially enclosed by a coating comprising a water-soluble non-crosslinked component and a substantially water-insoluble cross-linked component, or (2) a pouch comprising smokeless tobacco enclosed in a water-permeable wrapper. The active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of a mercaptan, camphor, borneol, isoborneol, bornyl acetate, isobornyl acetate, mono-bornyl succinate, mono-isobornyl succinate, mono-bornyl formate, and mono-isobornyl formate. The active ingredient is present in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the sensory irritation arising from the smokeless tobacco. Also disclosed is a method of making such a product.

主权项

1. An orally-enjoyable tobacco product, comprising:
a portion of smokeless tobacco comprising an active ingredient and either:
(1) a collection of tobacco particles at least partially enclosed by a coating comprising a water-soluble non-crosslinked component and a substantially water-insoluble cross-linked component, or(2) a pouch comprising smokeless tobacco enclosed in a water-permeable wrapper, wherein the active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of a mercaptan, borneol, isoborneol, bornyl acetate, isobornyl acetate, mono-bornyl succinate, mono-isobornyl succinate, mono-bornyl formate, and mono-isobornyl formate, and wherein the active ingredient is present in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate sensory irritation arising from the smokeless tobacco.