Method for fermenting tobacco
US11903406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/44
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of preparing a tobacco material for use in a smokeless tobacco product is provided, the method including receiving a tobacco material, wherein the tobacco material has not been subjected to a fermentation process, blending the tobacco material with the final moist snuff product ingredients to form a tobacco composition having a moisture content of at least about 50%, packaging the tobacco composition in a final product packaging such that after a fermentation period of 7 to 28 days within the final product packaging the product is ready for direct sale and consumption.
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