Herb-tobacco mixed flavor functional cigarette essence and preparation method thereof

Abstract

The application is suitable for the technical field of cigarette flavor, and provides a functional cigarette flavor with mixed flavors of medicinal herbs and tobacco and a preparation method thereof, which comprises the following components and mass fractions: 8-18 parts of styrax, 55-70 parts of vanillin, 6-14 parts of coriander seed oil, 1-3 parts of patchouli oil, 0.5-1.5 parts of valerian root extract, 40-50 parts of propylene glycol, 6-10 parts of glycerol, 8-12 parts of ethanol, 1-2 parts of oil-soluble tea polyphenol, 0.5-1 part of citric acid, 1-2 parts of hawthorn extract, 1.2-2.6 parts of flavor enhancer and 0.05-0.1 part of stabilizer. The application can add medicinal herb flavors to cigarette products and enrich tobacco flavors by scientific preparation of natural flavors; meanwhile, the application can increase the richness of flavors, improve the roundness and throat comfort; in addition, the prepared cigarette flavor has long flavor retention time, uniform flavor and high level of taste, and has certain health properties; the addition of natural plant extracts such as valerian root extract and hawthorn extract can relieve the discomfort caused by smoking to a certain extent.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of tobacco flavoring technology, specifically to a functional tobacco flavoring with a blend of herbal and tobacco flavors and its preparation method. Background Technology

[0002] Tobacco flavorings are mixtures of various fragrances, possessing a specific aroma profile, and can be directly used to flavor tobacco. They can improve or enhance the aroma or taste of tobacco products, either alone or through blending. Tobacco flavorings are typically made by mixing two or more tobacco flavorings in a specific ratio, adding suitable excipients and appropriate solvents, to form an additive for tobacco products.

[0003] With the development of the tobacco industry, the demand for tobacco flavorings is constantly changing. Although traditional tobacco flavorings can meet basic flavoring needs, there is still room for improvement in terms of functionality, diversity, and health benefits.

[0004] In recent years, consumers have shown an increasing demand for personalized tobacco products, particularly those with unique flavors and functionalities. Current tobacco flavoring processes largely rely on synthetic fragrances, which, while mimicking herbal flavors, lack the active ingredients and functionalities of natural herbs, and suffer from problems such as a monotonous taste and insufficient aroma persistence. The mainstream preparation methods on the market are primarily based on chemical synthesis or simple mixing, failing to balance flavor and health attributes, and thus struggling to meet consumers' demand for natural and functional products.

[0005] In this regard, this application proposes a functional tobacco flavoring with a blend of herbs and tobacco and its preparation method. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a functional tobacco flavoring with a blend of herbs and tobacco and its preparation method, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: The first aspect of the present invention provides a functional tobacco flavoring with a blend of herbal and tobacco flavors, comprising the following components and their mass percentages:

[0008] Styrax oil 8-18 parts, vanillin 55-70 parts, coriander seed oil 6-14 parts, patchouli oil 1-3 parts, valerian root extract 0.5-1.5 parts, propylene glycol 40-50 parts, glycerin 6-10 parts, ethanol 8-12 parts, oil-soluble tea polyphenols 1-2 parts, citric acid 0.5-1 part, hawthorn extract 1-2 parts, flavor enhancer 1.2-2.6 parts, stabilizer 0.05-0.1 parts.

[0009] Preferably, the flavoring agent includes ethyl maltol, phenylethyl alcohol, rose ether, and dihydroactinol, and the stabilizer is vitamin E.

[0010] Preferably, the mass fractions of ethyl maltol, phenylethyl alcohol, rose ether, and dihydroactinol are 0.5-1 parts, 0.3-0.6 parts, 0.1-0.2 parts, and 0.3-0.8 parts, respectively.

[0011] A second aspect of the present invention provides a method for preparing the functional tobacco flavoring described in the first aspect of the present invention, comprising the following steps:

[0012] S1, Preprocessing:

[0013] Styrax oil and anhydrous ethanol were mixed in a ratio of 1:1.5, 0.3% citric acid was added, the mixture was stirred and refluxed in a water bath, cooled to room temperature, and allowed to stand for 2 hours. The mixture was then filtered to remove trace amounts of flocculent matter, and a clear styrax oil alcohol solution was obtained for later use.

[0014] S2, preparing the solvent:

[0015] Add propylene glycol, glycerin, and ethanol to the mixing vessel according to the formula amount, stir for 10-15 minutes, then add citric acid and vitamin E, and stir to dissolve;

[0016] S3, Mixed:

[0017] Add patchouli oil, valerian root extract, coriander seed oil, and vanillin to the solvent and stir for 5-15 minutes; then add the flavor enhancer and continue stirring for 5-10 minutes; then add the other ingredients in sequence and continue stirring for 10-20 minutes.

[0018] S4, add styrax oil alcohol solution:

[0019] The prepared clear styrax oil alcohol solution was slowly added to the mixing vessel while stirring.

[0020] S5, Homogenization and Aging:

[0021] High-speed shear homogenization, then transfer to an aging tank and let stand for 36-72 hours;

[0022] S6, Packaging:

[0023] Filter, package, and store in a light-proof environment.

[0024] Preferably, the water bath temperature of S1 is 50-60℃, and the reflux time is 1-2h.

[0025] Preferably, the stirring time of S4 is 5-20 min.

[0026] Preferably, the rotation speed of the S5 high-speed shear is 2000-3000 rpm, and the shearing time is 3-7 min.

[0027] Preferably, the aging temperature of S5 is 20-25℃.

[0028] This invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0029] This invention provides a functional tobacco flavoring with a blend of herbs and tobacco and its preparation method. Through the scientific preparation of natural flavorings, it can add herbal aroma to cigarette products, enriching the tobacco fragrance; at the same time, it increases the richness of the aroma, improves the smoothness and throat comfort; in addition, the prepared tobacco flavoring has a long-lasting fragrance, uniform aroma, and high layering, and also has certain health benefits. By adding natural plant extracts, such as valerian root extract and hawthorn extract, it can alleviate the discomfort caused by smoking to a certain extent. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. 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.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] A functional tobacco flavoring with a blend of herbal and tobacco flavors, comprising the following components and parts by weight:

[0033] Styrax oil 8 parts, vanillin 55 parts, coriander seed oil 6 parts, patchouli oil 1 part, valerian root extract 0.5 parts, propylene glycol 40 parts, glycerin 6 parts, ethanol 8 parts, oil-soluble tea polyphenols 1 part, citric acid 0.5 parts, hawthorn extract 1 part, flavor enhancer 1.2 parts, stabilizer 0.05 parts.

[0034] The flavoring agents include ethyl maltol, phenylethyl alcohol, rose ether, and dihydroactinol, and the stabilizer is vitamin E; the mass parts of ethyl maltol, phenylethyl alcohol, rose ether, and dihydroactinol are 0.5 parts, 0.3 parts, 0.1 parts, and 0.3 parts, respectively.

[0035] The preparation method of the above functional tobacco flavorings includes the following steps:

[0036] S1, Preprocessing:

[0037] Styrax oil and anhydrous ethanol were mixed in a ratio of 1:1.5, 0.3% citric acid was added, and the mixture was stirred and refluxed in a 50°C water bath for 1 hour. After cooling to room temperature and standing for 2 hours, the mixture was filtered to remove trace amounts of flocculent matter, and a clear styrax oil alcohol solution was obtained for later use.

[0038] S2, preparing the solvent:

[0039] Add propylene glycol, glycerin, and ethanol to the mixing vessel according to the formula amount, stir for 10 minutes, then add citric acid and vitamin E, and stir to dissolve;

[0040] S3, Mixed:

[0041] Add patchouli oil, valerian root extract, coriander seed oil, and vanillin to the solvent and stir for 5 minutes; then add the flavor enhancer and continue stirring for 5 minutes; then add the other ingredients in sequence and continue stirring for 10 minutes.

[0042] S4, add styrax oil alcohol solution:

[0043] The prepared clear styrax oil alcohol solution was slowly added to the mixing vessel while stirring for 5 minutes.

[0044] S5, Homogenization and Aging:

[0045] High-speed shearing and homogenization at 2000 rpm for 3 min, then transferred to an aging tank and allowed to stand at 20℃ for 36 h;

[0046] S6, Packaging:

[0047] Filter, package, and store in a light-proof environment.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] A functional tobacco flavoring with a blend of herbal and tobacco flavors, comprising the following components and parts by weight:

[0050] 10 parts styrax oil, 65 parts vanillin, 10 parts coriander seed oil, 2 parts patchouli oil, 1 part valerian root extract, 45 parts propylene glycol, 8 parts glycerin, 10 parts ethanol, 1.5 parts oil-soluble tea polyphenols, 0.6 parts citric acid, 1.4 parts hawthorn extract, 2 parts flavor enhancer, and 0.09 parts stabilizer.

[0051] The flavoring agents include ethyl maltol, phenylethyl alcohol, rose ether, and dihydroactinol, and the stabilizer is vitamin E; the mass parts of ethyl maltol, phenylethyl alcohol, rose ether, and dihydroactinol are 0.8 parts, 0.5 parts, 0.15 parts, and 0.4 parts, respectively.

[0052] The preparation method of the above functional tobacco flavorings includes the following steps:

[0053] S1, Preprocessing:

[0054] Styrax oil and anhydrous ethanol were mixed in a ratio of 1:1.5, 0.3% citric acid was added, and the mixture was stirred and refluxed in a water bath at 55°C for 1.5 hours. After cooling to room temperature and standing for 2 hours, the mixture was filtered to remove trace amounts of flocculent matter, and a clear styrax oil alcohol solution was obtained for later use.

[0055] S2, preparing the solvent:

[0056] Add propylene glycol, glycerin, and ethanol to the mixing vessel according to the formula amount, stir for 12 minutes, then add citric acid and vitamin E, and stir to dissolve;

[0057] S3, Mixed:

[0058] Add patchouli oil, valerian root extract, coriander seed oil, and vanillin to the solvent and stir for 10 minutes; then add the flavor enhancer and continue stirring for 8 minutes; then add the other ingredients in sequence and continue stirring for 15 minutes.

[0059] S4, add styrax oil alcohol solution:

[0060] The prepared clear styrax oil alcohol solution was slowly added to the mixing vessel while stirring for 10 minutes.

[0061] S5, Homogenization and Aging:

[0062] Homogenize by high-speed shearing at 2500 rpm for 5 min, then transfer to an aging tank and stand at 22℃ for 48 h;

[0063] S6, Packaging:

[0064] Filter, package, and store in a light-proof environment.

[0065] Example 3

[0066] A functional tobacco flavoring with a blend of herbal and tobacco flavors, comprising the following components and parts by weight:

[0067] 18 parts styrax oil, 70 parts vanillin, 14 parts coriander seed oil, 3 parts patchouli oil, 1.5 parts valerian root extract, 50 parts propylene glycol, 10 parts glycerin, 12 parts ethanol, 2 parts oil-soluble tea polyphenols, 1 part citric acid, 2 parts hawthorn extract, 2.6 parts flavor enhancer, and 0.1 parts stabilizer.

[0068] The flavoring agents include ethyl maltol, phenylethyl alcohol, rose ether, and dihydroactinol, and the stabilizer is vitamin E; the mass parts of ethyl maltol, phenylethyl alcohol, rose ether, and dihydroactinol are 1 part, 0.6 parts, 0.2 parts, and 0.8 parts, respectively.

[0069] The preparation method of the above functional tobacco flavorings includes the following steps:

[0070] S1, Preprocessing:

[0071] Styrax oil and anhydrous ethanol were mixed in a ratio of 1:1.5, 0.3% citric acid was added, and the mixture was stirred and refluxed in a water bath at 60°C for 2 hours. After cooling to room temperature and standing for 2 hours, the mixture was filtered to remove trace amounts of flocculent matter, and a clear styrax oil alcohol solution was obtained for later use.

[0072] S2, preparing the solvent:

[0073] Add propylene glycol, glycerin, and ethanol to the mixing vessel according to the formula amount, stir for 15 minutes, then add citric acid and vitamin E, and stir to dissolve;

[0074] S3, Mixed:

[0075] Add patchouli oil, valerian root extract, coriander seed oil, and vanillin to the solvent and stir for 15 minutes; then add the flavor enhancer and continue stirring for 10 minutes; then add the other ingredients in sequence and continue stirring for 20 minutes.

[0076] S4, add styrax oil alcohol solution:

[0077] The prepared clear styrax oil alcohol solution was slowly added to the mixing vessel while stirring for 20 minutes.

[0078] S5, Homogenization and Aging:

[0079] High-speed shearing and homogenization at 3000 rpm for 7 min, then transferred to an aging tank and allowed to stand at 25°C for 72 h;

[0080] S6, Packaging:

[0081] Filter, package, and store in a light-proof environment.

[0082] Comparative Example 1

[0083] Same as Example 1, except that it does not contain styrax oil, patchouli oil, or valerian root extract, and is otherwise identical.

[0084] Comparative Example 2

[0085] It does not contain oil-soluble tea polyphenols, citric acid, or hawthorn extract; otherwise, it is the same as in Example 1.

[0086] The tobacco flavorings provided in Examples 1-3 and Comparative Examples 1-2 are used in tobacco and added at an amount of 0.05%-0.10% (w / w).

[0087] In this invention, styrax oil, vanillin, and coriander seed oil are used as the main flavorings, which can add herbal aroma to cigarette products and enrich the tobacco aroma; at the same time, they can increase the richness of the aroma and improve the smoothness and throat comfort.

[0088] Furthermore, the technical solution provided by this invention also has the following characteristics:

[0089] ① Health benefits: Oil-soluble tea polyphenols volatilize with the smoke, capturing free radicals; citric acid decomposes in the combustion zone to create an acidic environment, causing some nicotine to exist in the form of salt, reducing the proportion of free nicotine; flavonoids in hawthorn extract react with nitrites to block the formation of tobacco-specific nitrosamines; glycerin increases the humidity of the smoke, and ethyl maltol masks off-flavors, indirectly reducing the dryness and spiciness in the mouth.

[0090] ② Slow-release aroma: Glycerin, a high-boiling-point solvent, carries the base aroma components and releases them in the later stages of burning and inhalation, prolonging the aftertaste; Patchouli oil prolongs the fragrance and enhances the aroma layers; The polyhydroxyl groups of propylene glycol and glycerin partially form hydrogen bond clusters with the carbonyl groups of vanillin and ethyl maltol, reducing the initial release rate of low-boiling-point components.

[0091] ③ Uniform aroma: Propylene glycol (medium to high polarity) + glycerin (high polarity) + ethanol (low polarity) form a continuous polarity distribution, which allows the polar vanillin, non-polar styrax oleoresin, and amphiphilic tobacco extracts to dissolve evenly without separation.

[0092] ④ More layered aroma: Coriander seed oil, vanillin, ethyl maltol, styrax oil, patchouli oil, and valerian root, when mixed together, create a more layered aroma.

[0093] The tobacco flavorings prepared in Examples 1-3 and Comparative Examples 1-2 were tested, and the results are as follows:

[0094]

[0095] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or basic characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within the present invention.

[0096] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A functional tobacco flavoring of a mixture of herbs and tobacco, characterized in that, Includes the following components and parts by weight: ​ Styrax oil 8-18 parts, vanillin 55-70 parts, coriander seed oil 6-14 parts, patchouli oil 1-3 parts, valerian root extract 0.5-1.5 parts, propylene glycol 40-50 parts, glycerin 6-10 parts, ethanol 8-12 parts, oil-soluble tea polyphenols 1-2 parts, citric acid 0.5-1 part, hawthorn extract 1-2 parts, flavor enhancer 1.2-2.6 parts, stabilizer 0.05-0.1 parts.

2. The functional tobacco flavoring with a blend of herbal and tobacco flavors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flavoring agent includes ethyl maltol, phenylethyl alcohol, rose ether, and dihydroactinol, and the stabilizer is vitamin E.

3. The functional tobacco flavoring of claim 2, wherein the herb and tobacco mixed flavor is a mixture of a tobacco flavor and a herb flavor. The mass fractions of ethyl maltol, phenylethyl alcohol, rose ether, and dihydroactinol are 0.5-1 parts, 0.3-0.6 parts, 0.1-0.2 parts, and 0.3-0.8 parts, respectively.

4. A method for preparing a functional tobacco flavoring as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1, Preprocessing: Styrax oil and anhydrous ethanol were mixed in a ratio of 1:1.5, 0.3% citric acid was added, the mixture was stirred and refluxed in a water bath, cooled to room temperature, and allowed to stand for 2 hours. The mixture was then filtered to remove trace amounts of flocculent matter, and a clear styrax oil alcohol solution was obtained for later use. S2, preparing the solvent: Add propylene glycol, glycerin, and ethanol to the mixing vessel according to the formula amount, stir for 10-15 minutes, then add citric acid and vitamin E, and stir to dissolve; S3, Mixed: Add patchouli oil, valerian root extract, coriander seed oil, and vanillin to the solvent and stir for 5-15 minutes; then add the flavor enhancer and continue stirring for 5-10 minutes; then add the other ingredients in sequence and continue stirring for 10-20 minutes. S4, add styrax oil alcohol solution: The prepared clear styrax oil alcohol solution was slowly added to the mixing vessel while stirring. S5, Homogenization and Aging: High-speed shear homogenization, then transfer to an aging tank and let stand for 36-72 hours; S6, Packaging: Filter, package, and store in a light-proof environment.

5. The method of preparing a functional tobacco flavour according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water bath temperature of S1 is 50-60℃, and the reflux time is 1-2h.

6. The method of preparing a functional tobacco flavour according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stirring time for S4 is 5-20 minutes.

7. The method of preparing a functional tobacco flavour according to claim 4, characterized in that: The S5 high-speed shear operates at a rotation speed of 2000-3000 rpm and a shearing time of 3-7 minutes.

8. The method of preparing a functional tobacco flavour according to claim 4, characterized in that: The S5 aging temperature is 20-25℃.

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