Stabilization methods for tobacco and tobacco products
US11457659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24B15/28
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A stabilizing process for tobacco and tobacco products includes sterilizing the tobacco by applying an electron beam treatment to the tobacco. The process may also include treating the tobacco. The treating the tobacco includes pre-conditioning the tobacco, pasteurizing the tobacco, curing the tobacco, fermenting the tobacco, or combinations thereof. The method may also include forming a smokeless tobacco product containing the tobacco.
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