Mild cigar and preparation method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of cigars, in particular to a mild cigar and a preparation method thereof.The mild cigar is characterized by comprising a suction end, a hydrogel adsorption material at the position 1-3 cm away from the suction end and at least one air hole belt at the position 3-4 cm away from the suction end; the air hole belt comprises a plurality of air holes arranged along the circumferential direction of the cigar; when air enters the cigarette channel through the air holes to dilute the concentration of main stream smoke, hazardous substances such as tar and CO in the main stream smoke of cigars are selectively adsorbed through hydrogel, and the effects of reducing the nicotine content and reducing the taste concentration are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of cigars, and in particular to a mild cigar and a preparation method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Cigars are a tobacco product with rich aroma, strong satisfaction and pleasure, but their nicotine content is high, generally several times that of cigarettes. Unlike Europe and the United States, Chinese people prefer cigars with a lighter concentration and milder taste.

[0003] Generally speaking, the preparation of mild cigars can be achieved from the aspects of raw material processing and special processes. For example, the invention patent with publication number CN105725260A discloses a light-flavored cigar-type electronic cigarette and its preparation method. The formula of the light-flavored cigar-type electronic cigarette includes the following parts by weight: 30 to 70 parts of filling tobacco leaves, 20 to 50 parts of flavor tobacco leaves, 10 to 20 parts of concentration tobacco leaves, 5 parts of coating materials, and 30 to 70 parts of atomizing medium; According to the above formula, after electric heating and atomization treatment, a pelletized light-flavored cigar-type electronic cigarette product is made. Among them, the concentration type tobacco leaves are cigar tobacco leaves with moderate or high smoke and smoke concentration, the flavor type tobacco leaves are cigar tobacco leaves with a more obvious cigar characteristic aroma, and the nicotine content of the tobacco leaves is 2.0%-3.2%; the filling type tobacco leaves are cigar tobacco leaves with cigar characteristic aroma and smoke, and the smoke concentration is not obvious, which can help the cigar burn.

[0004] The preparation of mild cigars by using raw materials with low nicotine content has the following defects: these raw materials with low nicotine content are often middle and lower cigar leaves, which have the disadvantages of insufficient aroma and poor richness, and low consumer satisfaction. Therefore, compared with screening and processing tobacco raw materials, improving the rolling process can obtain mild cigars that are more suitable for consumers.

[0005] On the other hand, hydrogel is an environmentally friendly adsorption material widely used in various industries. For example, the invention patent with publication number CN114103281A discloses a moisturizing three-layer material and its preparation method, which utilizes the excellent water absorption and water retention properties formed by the three-dimensional cross-linked network of hydrogel to prepare a humidity control material that can prevent cigars from losing water in a low humidity environment and absorbing water in a high humidity environment.

[0006] However, there are currently no reports of preparing mild cigars by adding hydrogel adsorbent materials to adsorb harmful substances such as tar. Summary of the invention

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a mild cigar and a preparation method thereof. When air enters the interior of the cigarette passage through the pores to dilute the mainstream smoke concentration, hydrogel is used to selectively adsorb harmful substances such as tar and CO in the mainstream smoke of the cigar, thereby achieving the effect of reducing nicotine content and lowering the taste concentration.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention is implemented by the following technical solutions: In a first aspect, the present invention provides a mild cigar, characterized in that it comprises a suction end, a hydrogel adsorbent material at a position 1-3 cm away from the suction end, and at least one pore band at a position 3-4 cm away from the suction end, wherein the pore band comprises a plurality of pores arranged along the circumference of the cigar.

[0009] Preferably, the weight of the hydrogel adsorbent material is no more than 1% of the weight of the cigar.

[0010] Preferably, the hydrogel adsorbent material comprises acrylic acid.

[0011] Preferably, the diameter of the pores is 0.1-0.3 mm.

[0012] Preferably, the depth of the pores is not less than 5 mm.

[0013] Preferably, the distance between the two air holes is 1-5 mm.

[0014] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a method for preparing the mild cigar as described above, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: S1. sieving the hydrogel particles through a sieve; S2. Prepare appropriate amounts of cigar core tobacco leaves, binder tobacco leaves, and wrapper tobacco leaves; roll the cigar core tobacco leaves into a bundle structure, evenly disperse the sieved hydrogel particles at a position 1-3 cm away from the cigar smoking end, wrap the binder tobacco leaves with the bundled tobacco leaves and roll them into a tobacco embryo, and then place them in a shaping mold for shaping; after shaping, roll the wrapper tobacco leaves onto the inner embryo; S3. Punch 1-3 pore bands at a distance of 3-4 cm from the suction end of the cigar, the pore bands comprising a plurality of pores arranged along the circumference of the cigar; S4. Place the cigars in a constant temperature and humidity environment for at least 48 hours.

[0015] Preferably, in step S1, the sieve is a 20-40 mesh sieve.

[0016] Preferably, in step S2, the filler tobacco leaves include upper filler tobacco leaves, middle filler tobacco leaves and lower filler tobacco leaves, and the ratio of the upper filler tobacco leaves, the middle filler tobacco leaves and the lower filler tobacco leaves is 1:1:1.

[0017] Preferably, in step S2, after the tobacco embryo is wrapped with the binder and rolled into a tobacco embryo, it is placed in a shaping mold for shaping for 3-5 hours, during which the inner embryo is turned over every 2 hours to ensure uniform shaping.

[0018] Preferably, in step S3, the punching method is mechanical punching or manual punching.

[0019] Preferably, in step S4, the constant temperature condition is 20-30° C., and the constant humidity condition is 40-60% relative humidity.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: The present invention evenly adds a proper amount of hydrogel adsorption material to the cigar core near the cigar suction end, and then evenly punches holes on the surface of the cigarette at the position where the fingers clamp the cigar body, forming a mild cigar with low nicotine content and light taste. During the smoking process, the hydrogel selectively adsorbs harmful substances such as tar and CO in the mainstream smoke of the cigar, but does not affect the aroma components. In addition, air enters the interior of the cigarette channel through the pores to dilute the mainstream smoke concentration, further reducing the intake of tar and CO, and achieving the effect of reducing tar and harm. At the same time, the fingers can adjust the smoke concentration by pressing the pores, bringing a rich experience to the user. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. Those of ordinary skill in the art will be able to implement the present invention based on these descriptions. In addition, the embodiments of the present invention involved in the following description are generally only embodiments of a part of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Therefore, based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] Example 1 S1. Prepare an appropriate amount of acrylic hydrogel particles, and sieve the acrylic hydrogel particles with a 30-mesh sieve; S2. Prepare an appropriate amount of cigar core tobacco leaves, cigar wrapper tobacco leaves, and cigar wrapper tobacco leaves; roll the cigar core tobacco leaves into a bundle structure, then weigh 1% of the weight of the cigarette and evenly disperse the acrylic hydrogel particles at a position 1-3 cm near the suction end, wrap it with the cigar wrapper and roll it into a tobacco embryo, place it in a shaping mold for shaping for 5 hours, and turn the inner embryo every 2 hours during the period to make the shaping uniform. After the shaping is completed, roll the cigar wrapper onto the inner embryo to form a cigar. Among them, the cigar core tobacco leaves include upper cigar core tobacco leaves, middle cigar core tobacco leaves and lower cigar core tobacco leaves, and the ratio of upper cigar core tobacco leaves, middle cigar core tobacco leaves and lower cigar core tobacco leaves is 1:1:1. The specifications and dimensions of the above cigars are: cigarette length × circumference = 110nn × 56.5mm, weight 9.0g. The amount of acrylic hydrogel particles added is 0.9g.

[0023] S3. Use mechanical punching to punch a pore band 3 cm away from the suction end of the cigar. The pore band includes several pores arranged along the circumference of the cigar; the pore diameter is 0.1 mm, the hole depth is 5 mm, and the hole spacing is 2 mm.

[0024] S4. After the punching is completed, place the cigarettes in a constant temperature and humidity chamber at 22°C and 60% relative humidity for 48 hours.

[0025] Example 2 It is basically the same as Example 1, except that two air hole bands are punched at a position 3 cm away from the cigar suction end, with a hole diameter of 0.1 mm, a hole depth of 5 mm, a hole spacing of 2 mm, and a distance between the air hole bands of 5 mm.

[0026] Example 3 It is basically the same as Example 1, except that: three air hole bands are punched at a position 3 cm away from the cigar suction end, with a hole diameter of 0.1 mm, a hole depth of 5 mm, a hole spacing of 2 mm, and a air hole band spacing of 5 mm.

[0027] Example 4 It is basically the same as Example 1, except that: a pore band is punched at a position 4 cm away from the cigar suction end, with a pore diameter of 0.1 mm, a pore depth of 5 mm, and a pore spacing of 2 mm.

[0028] Example 5 It is basically the same as Example 1, except that: a band of air holes is punched at a position 3 cm away from the suction end of the cigar, with a hole diameter of 0.2 mm, a hole depth of 5 mm, and a hole spacing of 2 mm.

[0029] Comparative Example 1 S1. Prepare an appropriate amount of cigar core tobacco leaves, cigar wrapper tobacco leaves, and cigar wrapper tobacco leaves; roll the cigar core tobacco leaves into a bundle structure, wrap it with a cigar wrapper and roll it into a tobacco embryo, place it in a shaping mold for shaping for 5 hours, and turn the inner embryo every 2 hours to make the shaping uniform. After the shaping is completed, roll the cigar wrapper onto the inner embryo to form a cigar. Among them, the cigar core tobacco leaves include upper cigar core tobacco leaves, middle cigar core tobacco leaves and lower cigar core tobacco leaves, and the ratio of upper cigar core tobacco leaves, middle cigar core tobacco leaves and lower cigar core tobacco leaves is 1:1:1. The specifications and dimensions of the above cigars are: cigarette length × circumference = 110nn × 56.5mm, weight 9.0g.

[0030] S2. Place the cigarettes in a constant temperature and humidity chamber at 22°C and 60% relative humidity for 48 hours.

[0031] The above process was repeated three times to obtain CK1, CK2, and CK3 respectively.

[0032] Experimental Results The smoke was collected by a cigar smoking machine, and then the nicotine, tar, and CO content of the smoke were detected by gas chromatography. The results are shown in Table 1. The practitioners who were engaged in cigar formulation and had sensory evaluation experience were organized to evaluate the sensory quality of cigars. The results are shown in Table 2.

[0033] Table 1 Content of mainstream smoke components of cigars (mg / stick) Table 2 Sensory score table

Claims

1. A mild cigar, characterized in that: It comprises a suction end, a hydrogel adsorption material at a position 1-3 cm away from the suction end, and at least one pore zone at a position 3-4 cm away from the suction end, wherein the pore zone comprises a plurality of pores arranged along the circumference of the cigar.

2. The mild cigar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weight of the hydrogel adsorption material accounts for no more than 1% of the weight of the cigar.

3. The mild cigar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydrogel adsorbent material includes acrylic acid.

4. The mild cigar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the pores is 0.1-0.3 mm.

5. The mild cigar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The depth of the pores is not less than 5 mm.

6. The mild cigar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between the two pores is 1-5 mm.

7. A method for preparing a mild cigar according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The steps include: S1. sieving the hydrogel particles through a sieve; S2. Prepare appropriate amounts of cigar core tobacco leaves, binder tobacco leaves, and wrapper tobacco leaves; roll the cigar core tobacco leaves into a bundle structure, evenly disperse the sieved hydrogel particles at a position 1-3 cm away from the cigar smoking end, wrap the binder tobacco leaves with the bundled tobacco leaves and roll them into a tobacco embryo, and then place them in a shaping mold for shaping; after shaping, roll the wrapper tobacco leaves onto the inner embryo; S3. Punch 1-3 pore bands at a distance of 3-4 cm from the suction end of the cigar, the pore bands comprising a plurality of pores arranged along the circumference of the cigar; S4. Place the cigars in a constant temperature and humidity environment for at least 24 hours.

8. The mild cigar according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the step S1, the sieve is a 20-40 mesh sieve.

9. The mild cigar according to claim 7, characterized in that: In step S2, the filler tobacco leaves include upper filler tobacco leaves, middle filler tobacco leaves and lower filler tobacco leaves, and the ratio of the upper filler tobacco leaves, the middle filler tobacco leaves and the lower filler tobacco leaves is 1:1:

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10. The mild cigar according to claim 7, characterized in that: In step S4, the constant temperature condition is 20-30° C., and the constant humidity condition is 40-60% relative humidity.

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