Chilled pouch material for nicotine pouch

Abstract

To provide a chilled pouch material for a nicotine pouch.SOLUTION: A nicotine-containing article for smokeless and oral usage comprising a wrapping material and a nicotine-containing product that is arranged inside the wrapping material, where the wrapping material encloses the nicotine-containing product from all sides and thereby forms the nicotine-containing article in the shape of a pouch, and the wrapping material is fluid-permeable and thereby allows a fluid, preferably with nicotine absorbed from the nicotine-containing product, to pass therethrough. According to the invention, at least a part of the wrapping material also comprises a cooling agent which causes a cooling effect in using the nicotine-containing article, where the cooling agent is tasteless and / or odorless.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] A nicotine-containing article for smokeless and oral use, comprising a wrapping material and a nicotine-containing product disposed within the wrapping material, wherein the wrapping material encloses the nicotine-containing product on all sides, thereby forming a pouch-shaped nicotine-containing article, and the wrapping material is fluid permeable, thereby enabling fluid that has preferably absorbed nicotine from the nicotine-containing product to pass through it.

Background Art

[0002] Such nicotine-containing products are known from the state of the art and in particular as products such as snus or nicotine pouches. From the state of the art, these nicotine-containing products can be provided in various flavors or flavor mixtures, and it is also known that flavoring agents are generally mixed with the nicotine-containing product inside the pouch. In addition to flavoring agents, nicotine-containing products are also known to contain a coolant that provides a pleasant cooling effect upon consumption of the product. The most common coolant for this purpose is menthol, but other products such as spearmint or peppermint are also used. However, since these coolants are of natural origin, their use always involves the contamination of the first plant from which they are derived. This can be disadvantageous, especially when a cooling effect is desired without, for example, the contamination of peppermint or spearmint. Therefore, it is advantageous to apply a coolant to the nicotine-containing article that provides only a cooling effect and has no particular taste.

[0003] There are also legal regulations regarding the materials of nicotine-containing articles, particularly nicotine pouches, whereby the maximum concentration of flavors and / or coolants that can be used within the nicotine-containing product is limited to a maximum threshold, and thus the flavor intensity of these products is also limited. The regulations refer only to the amount of flavor and / or coolant within the nicotine-containing article and assume that the application on the surface is not regulated and thus not limited. [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0004] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a nicotine-containing article having a coolant that does not contain any distinctive taste, and which improves the cooling effect intensity of the nicotine-containing article without exceeding the legal maximum threshold of the coolant inside the nicotine-containing article. This object is achieved by the nicotine-containing article of claim 1 and the method for manufacturing the nicotine-containing article of claim 13. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are the subject of the dependent claims. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The above problems are solved by the nicotine-containing article according to the present invention, wherein at least a portion of the wrapping material also includes a tasteless and / or odorless coolant, which causes a cooling effect when the nicotine-containing article is used. Therefore, the coolant is preferably placed inside the wrapping material and very preferably on the outer surface of the wrapper material that makes up the pouch. Therefore, preferably, the coolant is not placed inside the pouch together with the nicotine-containing product. Therefore, it is possible to significantly increase the amount of coolant applied to the nicotine-containing article and the resulting cooling effect, while still meeting legal regulations. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0006] [Figure 1] Nicotine-containing items in pouch form [Figure 2] Cross-sectional view of a nicotine-containing item in the form of a pouch. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0007] Preferably, the coolant is obtained by a chemical process and thereby does not contain any by-products that could lead to contamination for the consumer at the time of consumption. Preferably, the coolant does not contain any organic derivatives from spearmint, peppermint, etc., and thereby does not have any taste influence other than the cooling effect. Therefore, when consuming each coolant, the consumer will not perceive any other flavor or smell and will only perceive the obtained cooling effect.

[0008] Preferably, the coolant can be mixed with various other flavoring agents to simultaneously produce a flavor experience and a cooling effect for the consumer when consuming a nicotine-containing article. The coolant can also be mixed with nicotine to simultaneously provide the nicotine effect for the consumer.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the coolant is placed on the surface area of ​​the wrapping material. Therefore, the coolant can be positioned so as to cover at least a portion of the surface of the wrapping material. It is conceivable that the coolant is applied to the entire surface area of ​​the wrapping material. Preferably, for this purpose, the coolant is placed on the entire surface of a pouch containing a nicotine-containing product.

[0010] It is also possible to place the coolant on both sides of the wrapping material, in which case the coolant placed on the inner surface of the wrapper material is placed inside the pouch.

[0011] Preferably, the coolant is arranged as a separate layer on the wrapping material. Such a separate layer is preferably attached to the wrapper material, thereby obtaining a composite sheet of the wrapper material and the coolant. Preferably, each composite sheet is then used to create a pouch for enclosing nicotine-containing articles.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the coolant is absorbed into the wrapping material. For this purpose, the wrapping material preferably includes a porous structure so that it can absorb the coolant. Preferably, the wrapping material absorbs the applied coolant into the porous structure. Thereafter, the coolant is preferably at least partially contained within the porous material of the wrapping paper.

[0013] Preferably, a coolant is applied to a nicotine-containing article finished in the form of a pouch. For this purpose, the pouch is formed from wrapping material before the coolant is applied.

[0014] It is conceivable that the wrapping material contains a porous structure, allowing consumer saliva to pass through it, thereby releasing nicotine, refrigerants, and / or flavorings bound to the wrapping material into the saliva.

[0015] Preferably, the wrapping material is a porous material made from cellulose. Therefore, the wrapping material can also be made from porous paper and various other materials that meet the requirements.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the maximum amount of coolant per square meter of wrapping material is 0.2 g / m². 2 More, preferably 0.3 g / m 2 More, and more preferably 0.4 g / m 2 More, and most preferably 0.5 g / m² 2 More.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the coolant comprises at least one substance that provides a cooling effect. The coolant may be composed of various substances having a cooling effect, or a mixture of at least one component having a cooling effect. Preferably, the substance used that has a cooling effect does not contain any additional flavors that would affect the taste of the coolant in addition to the cooling effect. In particular, the substance preferably does not have a menthol, spearmint, or peppermint flavor.

[0018] Preferably, the substance can be consumed by the consumer without causing irritation on the skin area and / or mucous membranes. Common natural coolants such as menthol, spearmint or peppermint are known to be irritating when in contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose, but the coolants used preferably do not cause any irritation.

[0019] Preferably, the cooling effect causes a cooling or refreshing effect in at least some parts of the mouth. This effect preferably appears on the palate, tongue, throat and / or lips. It is considered possible for the effect to appear on multiple or all areas.

[0020] Preferably, the substance having a cooling effect is Wilkinson Sword Cooling Compound. These Wilkinson Sword Cooling Compound are also known as WS coolants from the state-of-the-art technology, whereby there are various different WS coolants all given specific numbers. Preferably, the differences between the coolants are their cooling intensity, as well as the areas of their effects in the oral cavity and the length of the period for which each effect persists after consumption.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the coolants include at least one of the following substances. · WS-5 (Ethyl 3-(p-menthane-3-carboxamido)acetate) · WS-12 ((1R,2S,5R)-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)-p-menthanecarboxamide) · WS-3 (N-Ethyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide) · WS-14 (N-tert-Butyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide) · WS-2 (2-Isopropyl-N,2,3-trimethylbutylamide)

[0022] Each of the substances listed above is a substance that has a cooling effect by itself and, therefore, can preferably be used as a coolant. Preferably, these substances can be used alone or in combination with each other.

[0023] It is understood that the term "coolant" is generally even used to refer to at least one of the substances listed.

[0024] Preferably, WS-5 and / or WS-12 are used as coolants on nicotine-containing articles. Preferably, these coolants contain a maximum cooling effect compared to other substances. Therefore, compared to menthol, the strength of the cooling effect of WS-5 is preferably 400%, and the strength of the cooling effect of WS-12 is preferably 350%.

[0025] Also, the cooling effect of WS-12 preferably continues for at least twice as long, and very preferably three times as long as the length of the cooling effect of other coolants.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the wrapping material and / or the nicotine-containing product contains a flavoring agent having at least one flavor component. It is also conceivable that a plurality of flavor components are mixable with a plurality of coolants. For example, it is possible for the resulting flavor to be strawberry ice.

[0027] The flavoring agent can include a variety of different flavors, such as strawberry, lemon, chocolate, cola, blackcurrant, etc. Preferably, the flavoring agent can be any artificial or natural flavor known from the state of the art. It is possible to mix the flavoring agent to obtain a cooling effect, and the flavor can be described as an "ice" effect.

[0028] [[ID=第24]]Preferably, the flavoring agent can be placed on and / or inside the nicotine-containing article, similar to the coolant. Preferably, the flavoring agent and the coolant are mixed before application to the nicotine-containing article.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the coolant contains nicotine, thereby enhancing the effect of the nicotine-containing product from inside the pouch. It is conceivable that the nicotine may be mixed with the flavor and / or coolant before application to the nicotine-containing article. It is conceivable that the nicotine may be applied in a solid state (powder, granules) and mixed with the coolant and / or flavoring agent. Furthermore, the nicotine may be soluble in the coolant and / or flavoring agent. Therefore, the composite material can be in the form of either a powder or a fluid.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the nicotine-containing product is a tobacco product. Each nicotine-containing article without a coolant is therefore preferably a known "snus." The coolant can also be applied to snus products known from state-of-the-art technology. Therefore, the cooling effect is preferably enhanced in the snus product. Therefore, the coolant is preferably applied to the wrapping material of the snus product.

[0031] Preferably, the tobacco product inside the nicotine-containing product naturally contains nicotine, and the tobacco product is in the form of powder and / or fibers, preferably extracted from a natural tobacco plant.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the nicotine-containing product is a fiber containing and / or concentrated nicotine. Preferably, the fiber is a food-safe organic and / or synthetic fiber. Preferably, the fiber is tasteless and / or odorless. It is conceivable that the fiber does not contain any tobacco product.

[0033] This material is preferably a raw material to which nicotine, cooling agents, and / or flavoring agents are added. Therefore, the fibers preferably act as a carrier material that absorbs nicotine, cooling agents, and / or flavoring agents and / or nicotine and releases them to the consumer upon use. Thus, it is conceivable that the fibrous material has high absorbency.

[0034] It is conceivable that fibers are placed inside the pouch of the nicotine-containing article, which is enclosed by a wrapper material. Preferably, the wrapper material and the fiber material themselves are insoluble when in contact with the consumer's saliva. It is conceivable that the nicotine, cooling agent and / or flavoring agent applied to the wrapper material and / or fiber are soluble in the consumer's saliva at the time of consumption. Preferably, after the consumption of the nicotine-containing article, the wrapper material and fiber remain as waste.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the nicotine-containing product has a paste-like viscosity. Therefore, the nicotine-containing product preferably consists of very small particles and / or powder particles, which are mixed with a fluid substance to form a paste.

[0036] The fibers used in nicotine-containing articles that do not contain tobacco may be in powder form, and are therefore expected to form a paste when a fluid substance is added. Preferably, this fluid substance is a fluid-viscosity dissolved nicotine and / or flavoring agent. This fluid substance may also be a fluid-viscosity coolant and / or other binder material.

[0037] In particular, snus products containing tobacco have a paste-like viscosity, preferably the nicotine-containing product inside the pouch contains tobacco fibers and / or particles, which are thought to become a paste when fluid-viscosity nicotine and / or flavoring agents are added. This fluid substance may also be a coolant and / or other binder material.

[0038] Preferably, the nicotine-containing article contains tobacco particles as a nicotine-containing product, and the tobacco particles inherently possess moist and paste-like viscosity.

[0039] The nicotine-containing product having a paste-like viscosity is preferably placed inside the wrapper material, thereby being placed inside the pouch of the nicotine-containing article. The paste-like viscosity preferably does not contain enough fluid to immerse the wrapper material.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the nicotine-containing product is moist and viscous. Preferably, the moist nicotine-containing product allows its active substances, such as a coolant, nicotine, and / or flavoring agent, to be delivered more quickly by the consumer's saliva. This is preferably because saliva mixes more quickly with an already moist substance than with dry particles.

[0041] The objective of the present invention is the following steps: • Place nicotine-containing products at least partially within the wrapping material; • Enclosing a nicotine-containing product within wrapping material by wrapping it in wrapping material; • Seal the wrapping material and form a pouch. This can also be achieved by methods for producing nicotine-containing articles, including [specific method / method].

[0042] According to the present invention, the method further includes the step of applying a tasteless and / or odorless coolant at least partially to the wrapper material and / or pouch.

[0043] It is conceivable that not only a coolant but also nicotine and / or flavoring agents may be applied to the wrapping material. Preferably, all components applied to the wrapping material are mixed before application. Therefore, when consuming a nicotine-containing article, the consumer experiences not only a cooling effect but also a direct taste and / or nicotine rush. Preferably, the nicotine-containing article also contains a coolant, flavoring agent and / or nicotine internally, so that these products are released to the consumer upon consumption.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, the coolant is applied to the wrapping material before and / or after the manufacturing process of the nicotine-containing article. Preferably, the coolant is applied after the manufacturing of the pouch, which makes it easier to seal the bag between manufacturing processes. Preferably, the wrapping material is sealed with an adhesive and / or by perforating the rubber material. The contact areas of the rubber material adhere better together without any material being placed between them.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, the coolant is applied to the wrapping material by immersing the spray, painting, and / or wrapping material in the coolant.

[0046] The coolant is preferably sprayed onto the nicotine-containing article after the article, particularly the pouch, has been manufactured. Therefore, the coolant is preferably sprayed onto the outside of the pouch, and therefore preferably onto the rubber material.

[0047] It is conceivable that the wrapper material can be coated with a coolant by immersing the wrapper material in a coolant and / or by applying the coolant to the wrapper material using a roller.

[0048] Preferably, not only refrigerants but also flavorings and / or nicotine can be applied to the wrapping material by spraying, painting, and / or dipping them into the wrapping material. Preferably, these are also applied after the nicotine-containing articles have been manufactured and are in the form of pouches.

[0049] Further advantages and embodiments of the present invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

[0050] In this specification, Figure 1. Nicotine-containing article in pouch form. Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of a nicotine-containing article in the form of a pouch. This indicates.

[0051] Figure 1 illustrates a nicotine-containing article 1 in the form of a pouch. The pouch is formed by enclosing a material 2 arranged in a specific direction. In Figure 1, the pouch includes the form of a cushion. However, it is considered possible for the pouch to include any other three-dimensional shape suitable for enclosing the nicotine-containing product 3. Therefore, shapes such as cubes, spheres, cylinders, or tetrahedrons are particularly preferred.

[0052] Preferably, the pouch includes a flat and rectangular shape so that it is positioned behind the lips by the consumer. The pouch remains in this position while being washed with the consumer's saliva and releasing its cooling agent, flavoring agent and / or nicotine into the saliva and mucous membrane. After some time, the consumer removes the used nicotine-containing article 1 in the form of the pouch from their mouth and disposes of it.

[0053] Therefore, preferably, the pouch is at least partially hollow. Accordingly, the pouch is preferably manufactured in such a manner that the nicotine-containing product 3 is placed inside the nicotine-containing article 1 before the pouch is sealed.

[0054] The wrapping material 2 for manufacturing the nicotine-containing article 1 is provided as a flat sheet, which is then bent and positioned to create the pouch.

[0055] After manufacturing the nicotine-containing article 1, the coolant 5 and flavoring agent 4 are preferably placed on the wrapping material 2 on the outer surface of the pouch. Therefore, since the coolant 5 and / or flavoring agent 4 reduce the adhesion between the layers of rubber material 2, the coolant 5 and / or flavoring agent 4 preferably do not affect the manufacturing of the pouch, which may occur if they are applied to the joints 6 of the rubber material 2 before the pouch is sealed.

[0056] Preferably, the wrapping material 2 includes at least a partially porous form that absorbs the applied coolant 5 and flavoring agent 4 and further allows the consumer's saliva to pass through it. Preferably, by passing through the wrapping material 2, the saliva comes into contact with the nicotine-containing product 3 inside the pouch, thereby allowing the consumer to absorb active substances such as nicotine and / or flavor from it.

[0057] Figure 2 illustrates a cross-sectional view of nicotine-containing item 1, illustrating how the pouch is divided in half down the middle. In this figure, the nicotine-containing product 3 inside nicotine-containing item 1 can be seen.

[0058] Although the nicotine-containing product 3 inside the nicotine-containing article 1 is exemplified as elongated fibers, the particles of the nicotine-containing product 3 may also include other forms such as powder, paste, spherical particles, cubic particles, tetrahedral particles, or particles of various other three-dimensional shapes or viscosity.

[0059] Preferably, the nicotine-containing product 3 is a tobacco-containing substance or a tobacco-free fiber material.

[0060] Figure 2 further illustrates that the nicotine-containing product 3 is placed between two layers of wrapping material 2, and the layers are connected to each other at the joints of the wrapping material 6. Depending on the shape of the nicotine-containing article 1 in Figure 2, the pouch includes joint areas of the wrapping material 6 at at least three of the four linear outer ends. Preferably, if the pouch is made from two layers of wrapping material 2 placed on top of each other, the pouch includes four joint areas 6. Preferably, if one layer of wrapping material 2 is folded in half, thereby replacing one joint area 6 with the folded end, the pouch includes three joint areas 6.

[0061] Preferably, all geometric entities having at least one linear outer end may include a single folded end instead of each joining region 6 by folding their respective wrapping material.

[0062] The two layers of wrapping material are mechanically treated to bond or fix together in the joining region 6. Preferably, the layers of wrapping material 2 are fixed to each other during the punching process, similar to a coffee filter. Therefore, the two layers are preferably positioned on top of each other and punched together in the joining region 6.

[0063] Preferably, the coolant 5 and / or flavoring agent 4 are applied to the nicotine-containing article 1 after the pouch is sealed. Preferably, the coolant 5 and / or flavoring agent 4 are placed on the outer surface of the wrapping material 2 that first comes into contact with the consumer's saliva at the time of consumption. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0064] 1. Nicotine-containing articles 2 Wrapping materials 3. Nicotine-containing products 4. Flavoring agents 5 Coolant 6. Joint of wrapping material

Claims

1. A nicotine-containing article (1) for smokeless and oral use, comprising a wrapping material (2) and a nicotine-containing product (3) disposed inside the wrapping material (2), wherein the wrapping material (2) encloses the nicotine-containing product (3) on all sides, thereby forming the nicotine-containing article (1) in the shape of a pouch, and the wrapping material (2) is fluid-permeable, thereby preferably allowing the fluid that has absorbed nicotine from the nicotine-containing product (3) to pass through it, and at least a part of the wrapping material (2) also contains a tasteless and / or odorless coolant (5) that causes a cooling effect when the nicotine-containing article (1) is used.

2. The nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 1, wherein the coolant (5) is disposed on the surface area of the wrapping material (2).

3. The nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the coolant (5) is absorbed inside the wrapping material (2).

4. The maximum amount of the coolant per square meter of the wrapping material is more than 0.2 g / m ２ more, preferably more than 0.3 g / m ２ more, more preferably more than 0.4 g / m ２ more, and most preferably more than 0.5 g / m ２ The nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is more than that.

5. The nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the coolant (5) contains at least one substance that provides a cooling effect.

6. The coolant (5) is the following substance: ・ WS-5 (ethyl 3-(p-menthane-3-carboxamide) acetate) ・ WS-12 ((1R,2S,5R)-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)-p-menthanecarboxamide) ・ WS-3 (N-ethyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide) ・ WS-14 (N-tert-butyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide) ・ WS-23 (2-isopropyl-N,2,3-trimethylbutylamide) The nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by containing at least one of them.

7. The nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the wrapping material (2) and / or the nicotine-containing product (3) contains a flavoring agent (4) having at least one flavor component.

8. The nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the coolant (5) contains nicotine, thereby enhancing the effect of the nicotine-containing product (3).

9. The nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the nicotine-containing product (3) is a tobacco product.

10. The nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the nicotine-containing product (3) is a fiber containing nicotine and / or in which nicotine is concentrated.

11. The nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the nicotine-containing product (3) has a paste-like viscosity.

12. The nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the nicotine-containing product (3) has a wet viscosity.

13. - A step of at least partially disposing the nicotine-containing product (3) inside the wrapping material (2); - A step of enclosing the nicotine-containing product (3) inside the wrapping material (2) by wrapping it with the wrapping material (2); - A step of sealing the wrapping material (2) to form a pouch and A method for manufacturing a nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, including a step of at least partially applying an odorless and / or odorless coolant (5) to the wrapping material (2) and / or the pouch.

14. The method for manufacturing a nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 13, wherein the coolant (5) is applied to the wrapping material (2) before and / or after the manufacturing process of the nicotine-containing article (1).

15. The method for manufacturing a nicotine-containing article (1) according to claim 13, wherein the coolant (5) is applied to the wrapping material (2) by spraying, painting, and / or dipping the wrapping material (2) in the coolant (5).

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