A method of making a mouthpiece

Abstract

This invention discloses a method for preparing a mouth-held product, relating to the field of mouth-held product manufacturing technology. The method includes the following steps: adding 0.6-4 parts of nicotine salt, 40-50 parts of filler, 0.1-4.5 parts of pH adjuster, 0.5-1.5 parts of sweetener, 0.01-0.1 parts of preservative, and 0-5 parts of flavoring to 10-50 parts of water to obtain mixed wet powder A; mixing 3-6 parts of antioxidant, 0.5-2.5 parts of cooling agent, and 1-40 parts of humectant to obtain a mixed solution; adding the mixed solution to mixed wet powder A to obtain mixed wet powder B; mixing binder, humectant, and water in a weight ratio of 1:(35-45):(7-12) until homogeneous, adding mixed wet powder B, and stirring to obtain a gel-like substance; granulating the gel-like substance to obtain the mouth-held product. The method for preparing oral products of the present invention uses an adhesive to form raw materials into larger particles, which improves the flowability and stability of the raw materials, prolongs the duration of aroma and the duration of action of nicotine salts, and enhances the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of oral product manufacturing technology, and more particularly to a method for preparing an oral product. Background Technology

[0002] The existing raw materials for nicotine salt bags are mainly small-sized powders, which have poor flowability, short aroma duration, and short action time of nicotine salts. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method for preparing an oral product, comprising the following steps:

[0004] Step S1: According to the weight ratio, add 0.6-4 parts of nicotine salt, 40-50 parts of filler, 0.1-4.5 parts of acid-base regulator, 0.5-1.5 parts of sweetener, 0.01-0.1 parts of preservative and 0-5 parts of flavoring to 10-50 parts of water, mix well to obtain mixed wet powder A;

[0005] Step S2: Mix 3-6 parts of antioxidant, 0.5-2.5 parts of cooling agent and 1-40 parts of humectant by weight to obtain a mixed solution.

[0006] Step S3: Add the mixed solution to the mixed wet powder A, mix well, and obtain mixed wet powder B;

[0007] Step S4: Mix the adhesive, moisturizer and water in a weight ratio of 1:(35-45):(7-12) until uniform, add mixed wet powder B, and continue stirring to obtain a gel; the adhesive has a weight ratio of 0.5-2.5 parts.

[0008] Step S5: Granulate the gelatinous substance to obtain a mouth-held product;

[0009] The nicotine salt is selected from at least one of tartrate nicotine salt, benzoate nicotine salt, lactate nicotine salt, gluconate nicotine salt, and resin nicotine;

[0010] The adhesive is selected from at least one of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, polyvinyl ketone, and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.

[0011] Preferably, in step S4, the weight ratio of the adhesive and the mixed wet powder B is 1:(45-55).

[0012] Preferably, the acid-base regulator comprises light calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, wherein the weight ratio of light calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate is 1:(1-10):(1-10).

[0013] Preferably, the sweetener includes acesulfame potassium, sucralose, and maltitol, with the weight ratio of acesulfame potassium, sucralose, and maltitol being 1:1:(2-6).

[0014] Preferably, the cooling agent is selected from at least one of methyl diisopropylpropionamide, phenyl acetobutyrate, mentholamide, N-(ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-p-alkyl-3-carboxamide, and mentholoxypropanediol.

[0015] Preferably, the humectant is selected from at least one of propylene glycol and glycerol.

[0016] Preferably, the antioxidant is selected from at least one of vitamin E, vitamin C, and vitamin A.

[0017] Preferably, the filler is selected from at least one of microcrystalline cellulose, natural fibers, and cellulose derivatives.

[0018] Preferably, the fragrance is selected from at least one of peppermint flavoring, cinnamon flavoring, watermelon flavoring, lemon flavoring, sweet orange flavoring, pineapple flavoring, and blueberry flavoring.

[0019] Preferably, the preservative is selected from at least one of potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, and p-hydroxybenzoate.

[0020] Specifically, the preparation method of oral products includes the following steps:

[0021] (1) According to the weight ratio, add 0.6-4 parts of nicotine salt, 40-50 parts of filler, 0.1-4.5 parts of acid-base regulator, 0.5-1.5 parts of sweetener, 0.01-0.1 parts of preservative and 0-5 parts of flavoring to 10-50 parts of water, mix and stir with a magnetic stirrer at room temperature for 40-60 minutes and at a speed of 150-450 r / min to obtain mixed wet powder A;

[0022] (2) Mix 3-6 parts of antioxidant, 0.5-2.5 parts of cooling agent and 1-40 parts of humectant by weight to obtain a mixed solution;

[0023] (3) Add the mixed solution to the mixed wet powder A and stir for 30-60 minutes to obtain mixed wet powder B;

[0024] (4) Mix the adhesive, moisturizer and water in a weight ratio of 1:(35-45):(7-12) until uniform, add mixed wet powder B, the weight ratio of the adhesive and mixed wet powder B is 1:(45-55), continue stirring to obtain a gel; the weight of the adhesive is 0.5-2.5 parts.

[0025] (5) After the gel is extruded through a 30-40 mesh sieve, it is dried in a blower drying oven at a temperature of 50°C to obtain small particles. The small particles are then extruded through a 20-25 mesh sieve to obtain oral products.

[0026] After the oral product is packaged in bags at a specification of 0.5-0.6g / bag, nicotine salt bags are obtained. The nicotine salt bags are stored at a temperature of 22-28℃ and a humidity of 40-70%.

[0027] The present application discloses a method for preparing a mouth-held product, comprising the following steps: (1) adding 0.6-4 parts of nicotine salt, 40-50 parts of filler, 0.1-4.5 parts of acid-base regulator, 0.5-1.5 parts of sweetener, 0.01-0.1 parts of preservative and 0-5 parts of flavoring to 10-50 parts of water by weight, and mixing evenly to obtain mixed wet powder A; (2) adding 3-6 parts of antioxidant, 0.5-2.5 parts of cooling agent and... 1-40 parts of humectant are mixed evenly to obtain a mixed solution; (3) the mixed solution is added to mixed wet powder A and mixed evenly to obtain mixed wet powder B; (4) the adhesive, humectant and water are mixed evenly in a weight ratio of 1:(35-45):(7-12), mixed with mixed wet powder B, and stirred continuously to obtain a gel; the adhesive is 0.5-2.5 parts by weight; (5) the gel is granulated to obtain a mouth-held product. This application provides a method for preparing a mouth-held product, which, based on the existing nicotine salt bag, uses an adhesive to bond the raw materials into larger-sized particles, improves the fluidity and stability of the raw materials, and plays a certain role in slow release during use, which can prolong the duration of the aroma and the duration of the action of nicotine salt, and enhance the user's experience; the packaged mouth-held product is not easy to trap or leak powder, and is easy to preserve for a long time. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a product image of the oral product provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a product image of a mouth-held product packaging provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a product image of a mouthwash prepared using traditional methods.

[0032] Figure 4This is a product image of a mouthwash packaged using traditional methods. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.

[0035] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0036] It should also be further understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] The method for preparing the oral product of Example 1 includes the following steps:

[0039] Table 1. Raw material list for the oral product of Example 1

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[0042] (1) According to the raw material table of oral products shown in Table 1, add resin nicotine salt, microcrystalline cellulose, light calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, maltitol, potassium sorbate and peppermint flavor to water, mix and stir with a magnetic stirrer at room temperature for 60 min at a speed of 300 r / min to obtain mixed wet powder A;

[0043] (2) Mix vitamin E, methyl diisopropyl propionamide and propylene glycol evenly to obtain a mixed solution;

[0044] (3) Add the mixed solution to the mixed wet powder A and stir for 30 minutes to obtain mixed wet powder B;

[0045] (4) Mix sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, glycerol and water in a weight ratio of 1:40:9 until uniform, add mixed wet powder B, the weight ratio of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and mixed wet powder B is 1:50, continue stirring to obtain a gel-like substance;

[0046] (5) The gel-like substance is extruded through a 30-mesh sieve and then dried in a forced-air drying oven at 50°C to obtain small particles. These small particles are then extruded through a 20-mesh sieve to form granules, yielding a mouth-held product. The mouth-held product granules from Example 1 are shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the packaging image of the oral product in Example 1 is as follows. Figure 2 As shown.

[0047] Examples 2-4

[0048] The oral products of Examples 2-4 were prepared using the preparation method of the oral product of Example 1. The raw materials of the oral products of Examples 2-4 are shown in Table 2.

[0049] Table 2 Raw material list for oral products in Examples 2-4

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[0052] Sensory quality evaluation was conducted on the oral products of Examples 1-4. The taste evaluation indicators and scores are as follows:

[0053] (1) Taste evaluation index

[0054] Irritation: The unpleasant sensation in the mouth and throat caused by the nicotine salt pouch; spiciness: The painful sensation in the mouth and throat caused by the nicotine salt pouch; headiness: The sensation of the nicotine salt pouch acting on the brain through blood circulation after being released in the mouth; satisfaction: The overall sensation in the mouth caused by the strength, concentration, and aroma of the nicotine salt pouch; flavor: The overall taste, mouthfeel, and aroma that distinguishes the nicotine salt pouch from other similar nicotine salt pouches. The taste evaluation index is shown in Table 3.

[0055] Table 3 Taste Evaluation Indicators

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[0057] (2) Taste evaluation method

[0058] Ten sensory evaluators were selected to conduct the evaluation. The evaluation was conducted in a blind audition setting. Each person experienced the product and gave a score. The highest and lowest scores were discarded, and the average score was taken.

[0059] The evaluation results of Examples 1-4 are shown in Table 4.

[0060] Table 4 Evaluation results of oral products from Examples 1-4

[0061] project Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Irritating 15 12 12 15 Spicy 15 12 12 15 Intoxicating sensation 20 16 16 20 satisfaction 27 25 26 27 Flavor 19 17 20 18 Total Score 96 82 86 95

[0062] Comparative Examples 1-8

[0063] Oral products of Comparative Examples 1-8 were prepared using the method for preparing oral products of Example 1.

[0064] The preparation method of the oral product in Comparative Example 1 differs from that in Example 1 in that the oral product in Comparative Example 1 does not contain sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. The granular product of Comparative Example 1 is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the packaging image of the oral product in Comparative Example 1 is as follows. Figure 4 As shown.

[0065] The preparation method of the oral product in Comparative Example 2 differs from that in Example 1 in that 1 part of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose in Example 1 is replaced with 3 parts of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose in Comparative Example 2.

[0066] The preparation method of the oral product in Comparative Example 3 differs from that in Example 1 in that the sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, glycerol and water in Example 1, in a weight ratio of 1:40:9, are replaced with the sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, glycerol and water in Comparative Example 3, in a weight ratio of 1:20:9.

[0067] The preparation method of the oral product in Comparative Example 4 differs from that in Example 1 in that the sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, glycerol and water in Example 1, in a weight ratio of 1:40:9, are replaced with the sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, glycerol and water in Comparative Example 4, in a weight ratio of 1:40:3.

[0068] The preparation method of the oral product in Comparative Example 5 differs from that in Example 1 in that the weight ratio of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and mixed wet powder B in Example 1, which was 1:50, is replaced by the weight ratio of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and mixed wet powder B in Comparative Example 5, which is 1:40.

[0069] The preparation method of the oral product in Comparative Example 6 differs from that in Example 1 in that the weight ratio of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and mixed wet powder B in Example 1, which was 1:50, is replaced by the weight ratio of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and mixed wet powder B in Comparative Example 6, which is 1:60.

[0070] The preparation method of the oral product of Comparative Example 7 differs from that of the oral product of Example 1 in that 2 parts of resin nicotine salt in Example 1 are replaced with 0.3 parts of resin nicotine salt in Comparative Example 7.

[0071] The preparation method of the oral product of Comparative Example 8 differs from that of the oral product of Example 1 in that 2 parts of resin nicotine salt in Example 1 are replaced with 5 parts of resin nicotine salt in Comparative Example 8.

[0072] The raw materials of the oral products of Comparative Examples 1-8 are shown in Table 5.

[0073] Table 5. Raw material list for oral products of Comparative Examples 1-8

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[0076] Sensory quality evaluation was conducted on the oral products of Comparative Examples 1-8, and the evaluation results are shown in Table 6.

[0077] Table 6 Evaluation results of oral products from Comparative Examples 1-8

[0078] project Example 1 Comparative Example 1 Comparative Example 2 Comparative Example 3 Comparative Example 4 Comparative Example 5 Comparative Example 6 Comparative Example 7 Comparative Example 8 Irritating 15 12 14 13 14 13 13 9 15 Spicy 15 12 14 14 14 15 14 7 12 Intoxicating sensation 20 16 17 18 17 18 16 12 20 satisfaction 27 22 25 24 25 25 24 20 26 Flavor 19 16 17 18 17 18 18 17 10 Total Score 96 78 87 87 87 89 85 65 83

[0079] As shown in Table 6, the raw materials of the oral product prepared in this application are not simply an additive combination of formulas. Adjusting the raw materials or the formula ratio between the raw materials will affect the irritation, spiciness, intoxication, satisfaction and flavor of the oral product. Compared with the oral product of Example 1, the oral products of Comparative Examples 1-8 all showed a decrease in irritation, spiciness, intoxication, satisfaction and flavor scores after adjusting the formula or formula ratio.

[0080] Compared with the oral product of Example 1, the oral product of Comparative Example 1 (without sodium carboxymethyl cellulose) has larger particle size, better flowability, and higher stability. It has a certain sustained-release effect during use, and the aroma is long-lasting. The packaging is less prone to powder jamming or leakage, and it is easy to preserve for a long time.

[0081] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A method of making a mouthpiece, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step S1: According to the weight ratio, add 0.6-4 parts of nicotine salt, 40-50 parts of filler, 0.1-4.5 parts of acid-base regulator, 0.5-1.5 parts of sweetener, 0.01-0.1 parts of preservative and 0-5 parts of flavoring to 10-50 parts of water, mix well to obtain mixed wet powder A; Step S2: Mix 3-6 parts of antioxidant, 0.5-2.5 parts of cooling agent and 1-40 parts of humectant by weight to obtain a mixed solution. Step S3: Add the mixed solution to the mixed wet powder A, mix well, and obtain mixed wet powder B; Step S4: Mix the adhesive, moisturizer and water in a weight ratio of 1:(35-45):(7-12) until uniform, add mixed wet powder B, and continue stirring to obtain a gel; the adhesive has a weight ratio of 0.5-2.5 parts. Step S5: Granulate the gelatinous substance to obtain a mouth-held product; The nicotine salt is selected from at least one of tartrate nicotine salt, benzoate nicotine salt, lactate nicotine salt, gluconate nicotine salt, and resin nicotine; The adhesive is selected from sodium carboxymethyl cellulose; In step S4, the weight ratio of the adhesive and the mixed wet powder B is 1:(45-55). The humectant is selected from at least one of propylene glycol and glycerol; The filler is selected from at least one of microcrystalline cellulose, natural fibers, and cellulose derivatives.

2. A process for the preparation of a mouthpiece according to claim 1, characterised in that, The acid-base regulator includes light calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, with a weight ratio of 1:(1-10):(1-10).

3. A process for the preparation of a smokeless tobacco product according to claim 1, wherein The sweeteners include acesulfame potassium, sucralose and maltitol, with the weight ratio of acesulfame potassium, sucralose and maltitol being 1:1:(2-6).

4. A process for the preparation of a smokeless tobacco product according to claim 1, wherein The cooling agent is selected from at least one of methyl diisopropylpropionamide, phenyl acetobutyrate, mentholamide, N-(ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-p-alkyl-3-carboxamide and mentholoxypropanediol.

5. A process for the preparation of a smokeless tobacco product according to claim 1, wherein The antioxidant is selected from at least one of vitamin E, vitamin C and vitamin A.

6. A process for the preparation of a smokeless tobacco product according to claim 1, wherein The fragrance is selected from at least one of the following: peppermint, cinnamon, watermelon, lemon, sweet orange, pineapple, and blueberry.

7. A process for the preparation of a mouthpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that, The preservative is selected from at least one of potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, and p-hydroxybenzoate.

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