Pre-portioned moist product and method of making
US8469037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24B15/30
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pre-portioned moist product comprising a portion of plant material and a coating is disclosed. Preferably, the plant material comprises tobacco. The coating includes a soluble, non-cross-linkable component and an cross-linkable component which becomes substantially water-insoluble upon crosslinking. The soluble component of the coating dissolves upon placement in the mouth, while the insoluble component disintegrates and/or loses structural integrity once the soluble component has dissolved to release and disperse the plant material in the user's mouth.
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