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Method for protein removal from tobacco

US4716911A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 1986
Grant dateJan 5, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA24B15/20
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An improved process for removing insoluble nitrogen-containing compounds from cured tobacco uses alkali or a combination of protease and nonprotease depolymerase, rather than simple protease extraction. The method of the invention is more efficient and results in a more effective extraction of protein.

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