Moist tobacco product and method of making

摘要

A portioned moist tobacco product with a super-hydrated membrane coating and method of manufacturing is disclosed. The super-hydrated membrane coating is formed by ionic cross-linking using two polymers. The soluble component of the super-hydrated membrane coating dissolves upon placement in the mouth, while the insoluble component maintains the tobacco within the coating for the duration of the use of the product. The moist tobacco product is soft and flexible so as to fit comfortably in an oral cavity when placed therein.

主权项

1. A non-tacky moist tobacco product for oral enjoyment upon placement in the mouth, comprising:
a semi-dissolvable, super-hydrated, soft compliant membrane coating comprising in admixture:
a soluble, non-cross-linked polymeric component; andan insoluble, cross-linked polymeric component; and a pre-portioned shaped moist tobacco material comprising tobacco that is soluble in the oral cavity so as to provide tobacco flavor contained within said soft compliant super-hydrated membrane coating, wherein upon the placement of said non-tacky moist tobacco product within the mouth said soluble non-cross-linked polymeric component dissolves so as to yield a porous network of said insoluble cross-linked polymeric component which is capable of enabling flavor from said soluble tobacco material to pass through said resulting porous network while said tobacco product is present in the mouth.