Composition for enhancing taste of aerosol, atomized essence and application of atomized essence

Abstract

The invention discloses a composition for enhancing the taste of aerosol, atomized essence and application. The invention relates to the technical field of essence. The composition for enhancing the mouth feel of the aerosol comprises a cooling agent WS-3, menthol, stevioside, ethyl stearate, adipic acid, propylene glycol and ethanol, the cooling agent WS-3, menthol, stevioside, ethyl stearate, adipic acid, propylene glycol and ethanol in the composition for enhancing the mouth feel of the aerosol, provided by the invention, have the effects of enhancing the mouth feel of the aerosol, enhancing the mouth feel of the aerosol and enhancing the mouth feel of the aerosol. Therefore, the salivary secretion reduction caused by the propylene glycol and the glycerol is immediately relieved. The composition for enhancing the taste of the aerosol has no obvious aroma characteristic sensory evaluation, and compared with market products, the composition has the characteristics that the sensory strength is high, the addition amount in the formula is small, the aerosol taste is moist and softer, the throat is not blocked, and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of flavors, and in particular to a composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol, an atomized flavor and applications thereof. Background Art

[0002] The aerosol (hereinafter referred to as aerosol) formed during the atomization process of electronic cigarettes and containing solvents such as glycerin and propylene glycol as carriers is the form of electronic cigarettes directly felt by users. The sensory evaluation of aerosol is the direct source of the evaluation of the taste of electronic cigarettes.

[0003] The current market likes to evaluate the taste of e-cigarettes from the following perspectives: 1. Aroma type. 2. Aroma intensity. 3. Throat hit. 4. Smoothness. 5. Sweetness. 6. Coolness. The evaluation of smoothness is more complicated. It is a relatively abstract evaluation because various aroma components in the e-liquid, the proportion of additives, and physical factors of the smoking device will affect it. The feeling of "dry", "unsmooth", and "choked throat" in the aerosol taste is what users do not like to feel in aerosol.

[0004] The shortcomings of the improved products of the same type on the market are: 1. The sensory effect is not strong and the amount added is high. 2. The obvious aroma characteristics will have a certain impact on the aroma of the e-liquid. 3. The effect of improving the taste of the aerosol is not significant. Summary of the invention

[0005] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol, an atomized flavor and an application thereof, aiming to overcome the problems of dry mouthfeel, roughness and throat sticking caused by aerosols in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol, comprising the following raw material components:

[0007] Cooling agent WS-3, menthol, steviol glycosides, ethyl stearate, adipic acid, propylene glycol and ethanol.

[0008] In some embodiments, the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosol comprises, by weight:

[0009] Cooling agent WS-3 3.5-4 parts;

[0010] 3.5-4 parts of menthol;

[0011] 0.5-1 part of stevioside;

[0012] 3-5 parts of ethyl stearate;

[0013] 3-5 parts of adipic acid;

[0014] 40-60 parts of propylene glycol; and

[0015] 35-40 parts of ethanol.

[0016] The present invention also provides a use of the above-mentioned composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosol in enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosol.

[0017] The present invention also provides an atomized flavor, comprising the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosol as described above, glycerin and propylene glycol.

[0018] In some embodiments, the mass ratio of glycerol to propylene glycol is (1-2):1.

[0019] In some embodiments, the mass ratio of the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of the aerosol to the atomized flavor is (2-5):100.

[0020] The present invention also proposes an application of the above-mentioned atomized flavor in enhancing the taste of aerosol.

[0021] The composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosol provided by the present invention includes a cooling agent WS-3, menthol, stevioside, ethyl stearate, adipic acid, propylene glycol and ethanol, wherein ethyl stearate can bring a natural sweet feeling during the suction process, and adipic acid can provide a sour feeling at the front end of the tongue and a sweet feeling in the oral cavity, thereby instantly alleviating the reduction in saliva secretion caused by propylene glycol and glycerol. The composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosol provided by the present invention has a sensory evaluation of whether or not there is an obvious aroma characteristic. Compared with the products on the market, the sensory synergy of the composition can provide richer and more diverse sensory stimulation. In the process of atomization suction, there is a high sensory intensity. Therefore, the amount added in the formula is small, and the aerosol mouthfeel is more moist, soft, and does not get stuck in the throat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] To make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiment of the present invention clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiment of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below. If the specific conditions are not specified in the embodiment, it is carried out according to the normal conditions or the conditions recommended by the manufacturer. If the reagents or instruments used do not specify the manufacturer, they are all conventional products that can be purchased commercially. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing in the full text includes three parallel schemes, taking "A and / or B" as an example, including scheme A, or scheme B, or schemes that A and B meet at the same time. In addition, the technical schemes between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to achieve. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be achieved, it should be considered that the combination of such technical solutions does not exist, and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] The current market likes to evaluate the taste of e-cigarettes from the following perspectives: 1. Aroma type. 2. Aroma intensity. 3. Throat hit. 4. Smoothness. 5. Sweetness. 6. Coolness. The evaluation of smoothness is more complicated, because the various aroma components in the e-liquid, the proportion of additives, and the physical factors of the smoking device will affect it. It is a relatively abstract evaluation. The feeling of "dry", "unsmooth", and "choked throat" in the aerosol taste is what users do not like to feel in aerosol.

[0024] The shortcomings of the improved products of the same type on the market are: 1. The sensory effect is not strong and the amount added is high. 2. The obvious aroma characteristics will have a certain impact on the aroma of the e-liquid. 3. The effect of improving the taste of the aerosol is not significant.

[0025] In view of this, the present invention proposes a composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosols, aiming to overcome the problems of dry mouthfeel, roughness and throat clogging caused by aerosols in the prior art. The raw material components of the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosols include a cooling agent WS-3, menthol, steviol glycoside, ethyl stearate, adipic acid, propylene glycol and ethanol, wherein the cooling agent WS-3 and menthol are common cooling agents, which can cause a cool feeling in the oral cavity, throat and other parts, and this feeling can cover up or reduce the irritation that may be caused by other ingredients, and at the same time effectively reduce the irritation of nicotine or nicotine salts to the throat and lungs, and enhance the smoothness of the product. Stevioside is a natural sweetener that can increase the sweetness of the product, and sweetness occupies a very important position in the smoking experience of e-cigarettes. Most of the aroma performance is linked to the intensity and expression of sweetness. Sweetness can cooperate with the aroma perception to make the aroma more prominent, and can also greatly affect the taste. Appropriate sweetness can effectively improve the sweetness of the product taste, which can improve consumers' overall satisfaction with the taste of the product; ethyl stearate and adipic acid are usually used as solvents or emulsifiers, which help to evenly disperse other ingredients in the solution, and sometimes can provide a certain lubricating effect, which is helpful for the softness of the taste, and can bring a certain natural sweetness that is different from sweeteners. Adipic acid can also provide a certain sourness on the tip of the tongue, which can enhance the taste of the product under the synergistic effect of the senses. Propylene glycol and ethanol are often used as solvents, which help to dissolve other ingredients together and adjust the viscosity and fluidity of the solution. Appropriate viscosity and fluidity help the aerosol to be evenly distributed and evaporate quickly after spraying, thereby reducing discomfort during inhalation. The composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of the aerosol provided by the present invention has a sensory evaluation of no obvious aroma characteristics. Compared with products on the market, it has high sensory intensity, less amount added in the formula, and the aerosol has a more moist and soft mouthfeel, and does not get stuck in the throat.

[0026] Furthermore, the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of the aerosol includes, by weight: 3.5 to 4 parts of cooling agent WS-3; 3.5 to 4 parts of menthol; 0.5 to 1 part of stevioside; 3 to 5 parts of ethyl stearate; 3 to 5 parts of adipic acid; 40 to 60 parts of propylene glycol; and 35 to 40 parts of ethanol. The composition prepared by using the components in the above range can enhance the inlet mouthfeel of the aerosol to be smoother and has a better effect of improving the taste.

[0027] In some embodiments of the present invention, specifically, the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of the aerosol may include 4 parts of cooling agent WS-3, 4 parts of menthol, 1 part of steviol glycoside, 5 parts of ethyl stearate, 5 parts of adipic acid, 50 parts of propylene glycol and 35 parts of ethanol. The composition obtained under this ratio has a better mouthfeel of the aerosol prepared.

[0028] The present invention also proposes an application of a composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol to alleviate the atomized flavor in enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol, wherein the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol comprises raw material components: 3.5 to 4 parts of a cooling agent WS-3; 3.5 to 4 parts of menthol; 0.5 to 1 part of stevioside; 3 to 5 parts of ethyl stearate; 3 to 5 parts of adipic acid; 40 to 60 parts of propylene glycol; and 35 to 40 parts of ethanol. The composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol proposed by the present invention can alleviate the problem of reduced saliva secretion caused by the use of atomized flavors in a short time due to the presence of the above-mentioned substances, thereby achieving the effect of immediately alleviating the problem of dry mouth caused by the use of atomized flavors.

[0029] The present invention also proposes an atomized flavor, comprising the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol, glycerol and propylene glycol as described above. The glycerol and propylene glycol are used to provide a carrier for preparing an atomized flavor, and the atomized flavor comprises the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol, and has all the technical solutions of the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol, and thus has all the beneficial effects of the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol, and the present invention will not be repeated here one by one.

[0030] Furthermore, the mass ratio of glycerol to propylene glycol is (1-2):1, preferably 1:1. Within this mass ratio range, the atomized flavor obtained has a better atomization effect, and the amount of the carrier provided is appropriate, and an atomized flavor with a good taste can also be obtained.

[0031] In some embodiments, the mass ratio of the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of the aerosol to the atomized flavor is (2-5):100, which may be 2:100, 3:100 or 5:100. Within this range, the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of the aerosol is not wasted and the mouthfeel of the atomized flavor is better.

[0032] Specifically, the preparation method of the atomized flavor proposed by the present invention is: first, glycerin and propylene glycol are mixed in a ratio of 1:1 to obtain a mixed solution, the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of the aerosol is added to the mixed solution, and stirred to obtain the atomized flavor, wherein the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of the aerosol and the atomized flavor are added in a mass ratio of (2 to 5):100.

[0033] The present invention also proposes an application of the above-mentioned atomized flavor in enhancing the taste of aerosols. The atomized flavor includes the above-mentioned composition for enhancing the taste of aerosols, and thus has all the beneficial effects of the composition for enhancing the taste of aerosols, which will not be described in detail in the present invention.

[0034] The technical solution of the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It should be understood that the following embodiments are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] A composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosols, the raw material components of the composition are: cooling agent WS-3, menthol, stevioside, ethyl stearate, adipic acid, propylene glycol and ethanol.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] A composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosols, wherein the raw material components of the composition and the corresponding mass parts are: 3.5 parts of cooling agent WS-3, 3.5 parts of menthol, 0.5 parts of steviol glycoside, 3 parts of ethyl stearate, 3 parts of adipic acid, 40 parts of propylene glycol and 35 parts of ethanol, wherein each part is 1g.

[0039] Example 3

[0040] A composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol, wherein the raw material components of the composition and the corresponding mass fractions are: 4 parts of a cooling agent WS-3, 4 parts of menthol, 1 part of stevioside, 5 parts of ethyl stearate, 5 parts of adipic acid, 60 parts of propylene glycol and 40 parts of ethanol, wherein each part is 1 g.

[0041] Example 4

[0042] A composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosols, wherein the raw material components of the composition and the corresponding mass parts are: 4 parts of cooling agent WS-3, 4 parts of menthol, 1 part of stevioside, 5 parts of ethyl stearate, 5 parts of adipic acid, 50 parts of propylene glycol and 35 parts of ethanol, wherein each part is 1g.

[0043] Example 5

[0044] The raw material components and corresponding mass parts of a composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosol are: 3 parts of cooling agent WS-3, 3 parts of menthol, 0.5 parts of stevioside, 2 parts of ethyl stearate, 2 parts of adipic acid, 30 parts of propylene glycol and 30 parts of ethanol, wherein each part is 1g.

[0045] Example 6

[0046] An atomized flavor, comprising glycerol, propylene glycol and a composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol as described in Example 4, wherein the atomized flavor is 10 g, glycerol and propylene glycol are mixed at a mass ratio of 1:1 to obtain a mixed solution, the total amount of the glycerol and propylene glycol is 9.8 g, and 0.2 g of the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol is added to the mixed solution, wherein the composition comprises: 4 parts of a cooling agent WS-3, 4 parts of menthol, 1 part of stevioside, 5 parts of ethyl stearate, 5 parts of adipic acid, 50 parts of propylene glycol and 31 parts of ethanol, and after being stirred evenly, the mixture is injected into an electronic atomization device to obtain the atomized flavor.

[0047] Example 7

[0048] An atomized flavor, comprising glycerol, propylene glycol and a composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol as described in Example 4, wherein the atomized flavor is 10 g, glycerol and propylene glycol are mixed at a mass ratio of 1:1 to obtain a mixed solution, the total amount of the glycerol and propylene glycol is 9.6 g, and 0.4 g of the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol is added to the mixed solution, wherein the composition comprises: 4 parts of a cooling agent WS-3, 4 parts of menthol, 1 part of stevioside, 5 parts of ethyl stearate, 5 parts of adipic acid, 50 parts of propylene glycol and 31 parts of ethanol, and after being stirred evenly, the mixture is injected into an electronic atomization device to obtain the atomized flavor.

[0049] Comparative Example 1

[0050] An atomized flavor comprises glycerin, propylene glycol and a composition for enhancing the taste of an aerosol, wherein the atomized flavor is 10 g, glycerin and propylene glycol are mixed at a mass ratio of 1:1 to obtain a mixed solution of 9.992, and then 0.008 g of a cooling agent WS-3 is added to the mixed solution as a composition, and after being stirred evenly, the mixture is injected into an electronic atomization device to obtain the atomized flavor.

[0051] Comparative Example 2

[0052] An atomized flavor is prepared by mixing glycerol and propylene glycol in a mass ratio of 1:1 to obtain a mixed solution, wherein the total amount of glycerol and propylene glycol is 9.992 g; and then adding 0.008 g of menthol to the mixed solution, stirring the mixed solution evenly and injecting the solution into an electronic atomization device to obtain the atomized flavor.

[0053] Comparative Example 3

[0054] An atomized flavor is prepared by mixing glycerol and propylene glycol in a mass ratio of 1:1 to obtain a mixed solution with a total amount of 9.992 g; then, 0.002 g of stevioside is added to the mixed solution, and after being stirred evenly, the solution is injected into an electronic atomization device to obtain the atomized flavor.

[0055] Comparative Example 4

[0056] An atomized flavor is prepared by mixing glycerol and propylene glycol in a mass ratio of 1:1 to obtain a mixed solution with a total amount of 9.99 g. 0.01 g of ethyl stearate is added to the mixed solution, and the solution is injected into an electronic atomization device after being stirred evenly to obtain the atomized flavor.

[0057] Comparative Example 5

[0058] An atomized flavor is prepared by mixing glycerol and propylene glycol in a mass ratio of 1:1 to obtain a mixed solution with a total amount of 9.99 g. 0.01 g of adipic acid is added to the mixed solution, and the solution is injected into an electronic atomization device after being stirred evenly to obtain the atomized flavor.

[0059] Comparative Example 6

[0060] An atomized flavor is prepared by mixing glycerol and propylene glycol in a mass ratio of 1:1 to obtain a mixed solution with a total amount of 9.8 g, and then adding 0.2 g of a composition to the mixed solution, wherein the composition comprises a cooling agent WS-3, menthol, stevioside, propylene glycol and ethanol, and the mass ratio of the cooling agent WS-3, menthol, stevioside, propylene glycol and ethanol is 4:4:1:60:31. After being stirred evenly, the mixture is injected into an electronic atomization device to obtain an atomized flavor.

[0061] Comparative Example 7

[0062] An atomized flavor is prepared by mixing glycerol and propylene glycol in a mass ratio of 1:1 to obtain a mixed solution with a total amount of 9.8 g, and then adding 0.2 g of a composition to the mixed solution, wherein the composition comprises a cooling agent WS-3, menthol, stevioside, adipic acid, propylene glycol and ethanol, and the mass ratio of the cooling agent WS-3, menthol, stevioside, adipic acid and propylene glycol is 4:4:1:5:50:36. After being stirred evenly, the mixture is injected into an electronic atomization device to obtain an atomized flavor.

[0063] Comparative Example 8

[0064] An atomized flavor is prepared by mixing glycerol and propylene glycol in a mass ratio of 1:1 to obtain a mixed solution with a total amount of 9.8 g, and then adding 0.2 g of a composition to the mixed solution, wherein the composition includes a cooling agent WS-3, menthol, stevioside, ethyl stearate, propylene glycol and ethanol, and the mass ratio of the cooling agent WS-3, menthol, stevioside, adipic acid and propylene glycol is 4:4:1:5:50:36. After being stirred evenly, the mixture is injected into an electronic atomization device to obtain an atomized flavor.

[0065] Test methods and results

[0066] Test materials: The raw materials used in the present invention are: GB 29981-2013 National Food Safety Standard Food Additive WS-3, GB 1886.199-2016 National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Natural Menthol, GB 1886.355-2022 National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Stevioside, GB 2760-2014 National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Use Standard Code S0608 Ethyl Stearate, GB 1886.53-2015 National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Adipic Acid, GB29216-2012 National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Propylene Glycol, GB 30610-2014 National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Ethanol, so it meets the national food safety standards and is easy to use safely.

[0067] The test standards include the following:

[0068] No suppressed aroma: The intensity of the aroma brought by electronic vapor to the olfactory senses is divided into suppressed aroma, moderate aroma, and no suppressed aroma.

[0069] Sweetness: The degree of sweetness that electronic vapor brings to the senses is divided into weak, medium, and good.

[0070] Humidity: The degree of moisture that electronic atomizers bring to the senses in the respiratory tract is divided into none, weak, moderate, and strong.

[0071] Throat comfort: The comfort level of electronic vapor in the throat is divided into low, moderate, and good.

[0072] Detection method:

[0073] Methods: The atomizers were injected into disposable Mesh core atomizer devices (disposable electronic cigarettes) of the same batch, and puffed separately. Each puff was divided into three small-cycle puffs and three large-cycle puffs. The puffing time was controlled at about 2 seconds, and the smoke was filled as much as possible in the mouth, and the puffing force was uniform. After the puffing, the corresponding atomizer was evaluated.

[0074] The test results are shown in Table 1:

[0075] Table 1

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[0077]

[0078] Compared with Examples 6 to 7, the atomized flavor prepared in Comparative Example 1 only adds the cooling agent WS-3. Compared with the examples, Comparative Example 1 has a slight cooling sensation in the back of the throat and nasal cavity, indicating that the remaining components except WS-3 have the effect of moisturizing and enhancing the taste.

[0079] The atomized flavors prepared in Comparative Examples 2 to 5 were respectively added with only menthol, stevioside, ethyl stearate, and adipic acid. Compared with Example 6, these components have different effects on enhancing the taste.

[0080] Compared with the atomized flavor prepared in Comparative Example 6, by removing ethyl stearate and adipic acid at the same time, the sweetness and wetness of the atomized flavor decreased, indicating that ethyl stearate and adipic acid have a taste enhancing effect, and the effect will be more obvious. In addition, because the formula removing ethyl stearate and adipic acid needs to increase the addition amount to achieve the same suction effect, and the overall addition amount in this formula is small, the obtained aerosol can have the characteristics of more moist taste, smoothness, and no throat clogging.

[0081] This is because the sensory synergy of ethyl stearate, adipic acid and other substances in the formula can provide richer and more diverse sensory stimulation in the aerosol inhalation experience. The sweet and smooth feeling provided by ethyl stearate and adipic acid will feel wider and more natural in the mouth.

[0082] Compared with the embodiment, the atomized flavor prepared in Comparative Example 7 only removed ethyl stearate, and the sweetness decreased, indicating that ethyl stearate has the effect of increasing sweetness.

[0083] Compared with the atomized essence prepared in Example 8, only adipic acid is removed, and the moistness and throat comfort are reduced, indicating that adipic acid has the effect of enhancing the moistness and throat comfort.

[0084] In summary, the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosol provided by the present invention has a sensory evaluation without obvious aroma characteristics. Compared with the products on the market, it has high sensory intensity, less addition amount in the formula, and the mouthfeel of aerosol is more moist, smooth, and does not get stuck in the throat.

[0085] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various changes and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of an aerosol, characterized in that: The raw material components include: Cooling agent WS-3, menthol, steviol glycosides, ethyl stearate, adipic acid, propylene glycol and ethanol.

2. The composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosol according to claim 1, characterized in that The composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosol comprises, by weight: Cooling agent WS-3 3.5-4 parts; 3.5-4 parts of menthol; 0.5-1 part of stevioside; 3-5 parts of ethyl stearate; 3-5 parts of adipic acid; 40-60 parts of propylene glycol; and 35-40 parts of ethanol.

3. Use of the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosols as claimed in claim 1 or 2 for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosols.

4. An atomized flavor, characterized in that: include: The composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosol as claimed in claim 1 or 2; glycerin; as well as, Propylene glycol.

5. The atomized flavor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mass ratio of glycerol to propylene glycol is (1-2):

1.

6. The atomized flavor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mass ratio of the composition for enhancing the mouthfeel of the aerosol to the atomized flavor is (2-5):

100.

7. Use of the atomized flavor as claimed in any one of claims 4 to 6 for enhancing the mouthfeel of aerosol.

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