Chewing tobacco substitute containing nicotine

Abstract

The invention is a chewing tobacco substitute made from natural leaves and additives which simulate the taste and consistency of chewing tobacco to which a nicotine compound is added. The invention allows those addicted to chewing tobacco to chew and receive nicotine without incurring the other harmful side effects of tobacco. In one embodiment of the invention the product is provided with varying levels of nicotine.

Description

BACKGROUND For many years, it has been demonstrated that tobacco use is harmful, whether from cigarette or cigar smoking or tobacco chewing. Cured tobacco is known to contain a number of nitrosamines, including the harmful carcinogens N′-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) and 4-(N-nitrosomethylamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK). Cigarette smoke is known to cause lung and other cancers as well as have other deleterious effects on the body, e.g., skin, teeth, etc. In addition, chewing tobacco is known to cause lip, mouth, and throat cancers, among others. Despite this knowledge, individuals continue to use tobacco products and many become addicted to these products. Accordingly, there have been many attempts at products and methods to assist cigarette smokers and other tobacco users to quit tobacco use. Certain substitute products incorporate some amount of tobacco along with other ingredients, essentially cutting the amount of harmful tobacco in each dose. Other chewing tobacco substitute...