Process for increasing the filling power of tobacco
US4497330A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 1982 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S131/903
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process for increasing the filling power of tobacco which comprises heating the tobacco at elevated temperature while maintaining the OV and SV values of the tobacco substantially constant. Preferably, the tobacco is heated at a temperature of at least about 80.degree. C. in a closed system for a time sufficient to increase the CV value of the tobacco.
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