Additive release component for use with a smoking article

摘要

An additive release component comprising is attachable to a smoking article such that when it is attached at least a portion of the additive release component is external to the smoking article. The additive on release by compressive force may be entrained in the smoke that is drawn through the filter. The component may be in the form of a flexible polymeric ring or band 15 in which flavourant is impregnated, the ring or band having a projection or tooth 16 which sits within a notch in the surface of the filter. Alternatively the component may be in the form of an annular capsule in the form of a circular tube 25 which is retained in a groove 26, holes 27 being in the base of the groove.