Process for inhibiting formation of nitrosamines
US10111458B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24B15/245
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is a process for inhibiting formation of nitrosamines by bacteria in tobacco, comprising contacting the tobacco with a substance comprising a plurality of bacteriophages capable of lysing bacteria that form nitrosamines. Disclosed also is a tobacco product possessing a diminished concentration of nitrosamines.
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