Method for moistening a pouch-shaped product for oral use
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602022021287
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2021-09-23
- Filing Date
- 2022-09-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-09-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for moisturizing tobacco-free or substantially tobacco-free oral pouched products face challenges in achieving uniform and controlled moisture content, with issues such as water spillage, evaporation, and difficulty in maintaining desired moisture levels during production and packaging, leading to inconsistent product quality.
A method involving applying water to pouched products using a water application tool with a confined area and a water distribution member, ensuring a uniform and controlled increase in moisture content from 2% to 30% to 60%, utilizing confinement walls to prevent water escape and using spray nozzles or other means for efficient distribution.
This method ensures a uniform and predetermined moisture content in the final products, improving packaging efficiency and product quality by preventing sticking and maintaining desired moisture levels without additional handling steps.