Tobacco products containing coolant compositions
US5752529A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 19, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/244
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Tobacco products including chewing tobacco, snuff tobacco and smoking tobacco products, which contain a coolant compound selected from monomenthyl succinate, alkali metal salts of monomenthyl succinate, alkaline earth metal salts of monomenthyl succinate and mixtures thereof, are disclosed. More particularly, the disclosure relates to chewing tobacco and snuff tobacco incorporating one or more of these coolant compounds, optionally in combination with other coolants. The disclosure also relates to smoking tobacco products wherein the coolant compound is incorporated in the paper, leaf wrapper and/or filter of the smoking tobacco product and, optionally, a secondary coolant is employed in combination therewith. The tobacco products of the present invention provide a surprising, long-lasting cooling effect without enhancing the mint flavor note of menthol and tend to refresh the mouth even several minutes after first contact therewith.
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