Use of chlorate, sulfur or ozone to reduce tobacco specific nitrosamines
US7992575B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24B15/287
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method is provided for reducing levels of tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNA) in tobacco during barn curing. The method includes contacting tobacco with chlorate, sulfur, ozone or combinations thereof in amounts effective for controlling or reducing bacterial an/or fungal populations on or in tobacco.
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