Sterilized moist snuff and method

Abstract

Sterilized moist tobacco products and methods for sterilizing moist tobacco products are provided. The moist tobacco is subjected to a thermal stabilization treatment after it has been packaged in its final, consumer-ready container. Such thermal stabilization pasteurizes, sterilizes or otherwise treats the finished moist tobacco so that the concentration of undesirable microflora present within the product is reduced or eliminated. By heating the moist tobacco after is has been packaged, harmful microorganisms are destroyed and spoilage is substantially delayed or does not occur at all without the need for refrigeration of the container. The volatile compounds in the tobacco, such as flavors, are retained in the container. Downstream TSNA production may also be reduced and the shelf life can be extended.

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Benefits of technology

[0004]In one embodiment, the process for treating smokeless tobacco includes subjecting a tobacco container having an amount of moist tobacco packed therein to a thermal stabilization treatment. By heating the moist tobacco after it has been packaged in its final consumer-ready container, microorganisms are destroyed and spoilage is substantially delayed or prevented. Because moist tobacco is markete

Problems solved by technology

Because moist tobacco is marketed in small containers, waiting until after it has been packaged be