PEPPERMINT FLAVOURED FILTER FOR A SMOKING ARTICLE

摘要

A multi-component filter (4) for a smoking article comprises: a mouth end segment (12); and a flavour release segment (14) upstream of the mouth end segment. The flavour release segment comprises peppermint leaf and a filter plasticiser. The amount of filter plasticiser in the flavour release segment is up to 5% by weight of the cellulose acetate tow. The multi-component filter preferably further comprises a rod end segment (32) comprising filtration material upstream of the flavour release segment. Preferably, the mouth end segment comprises at least one liquid flavourant.