Oral pouch products

Abstract

An oral pouch product includes a pouch wrapper that defines a cavity and a filling material disposed in the cavity, where the pouch wrapper includes one or more markings. At least one of the one or more markings may include food grade inks, embossed portions, debossed portions, or any combination thereof. In certain instances, at least one of the one or more markings may become visible to an adult consumer only after a predetermined or desired time period. In certain instances, at least one of the one or more markings may become visible to an adult consumer only after being exposed to an environment having a temperature greater than or equal to about 37 ºC. In certain instances, at least one of the one or more markings may become visible to an adult consumer only after being exposed to an aqueous solution.

Description

ORAL POUCH PRODUCTSCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 637,493 filed on April 23, 2024. The entire disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUNDField

[0002] The present disclosure relates to oral products, and more specifically, to oral pouch products, and to methods of using and forming the same.Description of Related Art

[0003] Oral nicotine products are available in a variety of formats, including, for example, gums, sprays, lozenges, dissolvable tablets, non-dissolvable chews, films, gels, capsules, sticks (for example, coated wooden dowels and / or singular dissolvable sticks), and pouches (for example, containing fibers or granules). Oral products may have selected nicotine levels to create familiar experiences for adult tobacco consumers.SUMMARY

[0004] At least one example embodiment relates to an oral pouch product.

[0005] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product may include a pouch wrapper that defines a cavity and a filling material disposed in the cavity. The pouch wrapper may include one or more markings.

[0006] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings may include food grade inks, flavorants, or a combination of food grade inks and flavorants.

[0007] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings may include embossed portions, debossed portions, or a combination of embossed portions and debossed portions.

[0008] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings may become visible to an adult consumer only after being exposed to an environment having a temperature greater than or equal to about 37 °C.

[0009] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings may become visible to the adult consumer only after being in the environment for a preselected or desired time period.

[0010] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings may become visible to an adult consumer only after being contacted with an aqueous solution.

[0011] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings may become visible to the adult consumer only after being in contact with the aqueous solution for a preselected or desired time period.

[0012] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings may become visible only after a preselected or desired time period.

[0013] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings may include words, graphics, or a combination of words and graphics.

[0014] In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper may include a non-woven, polymeric material.

[0015] In at least one example embodiment, the non-woven, polymeric material may include polyurethane.

[0016] In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper may be coated or impregnated with at a flavorant, a cannabis material, a tobacco material, a binder, a chemesthesis agent, a functional ingredient, a salivation inducing ingredient, or any combination thereof.

[0017] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material may include a tobacco plant material, a cannabis plant material, an energizing agent, or any combination thereof.

[0018] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material may include a dry component and a liquid component.

[0019] In at least one example embodiment, the liquid component may include nicotine.

[0020] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material may include nicotine.

[0021] In at least one example embodiment, the nicotine may include tobacco-derived nicotine.

[0022] In at least one example embodiment, the nicotine may include synthetic nicotine.

[0023] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material may include at least one triglyceride.

[0024] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material may include a medium chain triglyceride.

[0025] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material may include a medium chain triglyceride and nicotine.

[0026] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product does not include water.

[0027] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product may include water in an amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent.

[0028] In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper includes paper.

[0029] At least one example embodiment relates to an oral pouch product.

[0030] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product may include a filling material and a polymeric material surrounding the filling material. The filling material may include a tobacco plant material, a cannabis plant material, an energizing agent, or any combination thereof. The polymeric material may include one or more markings. At least one of the one or more markings may include food grade inks, embossed components, debossed portions, flavorants, or any combination thereof.

[0031] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings may become visible to an adult consumer only after being exposed to an environment having a temperature greater than or equal to about 37 °C.

[0032] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings may become visible to the adult consumer only after being in the environment for a preselected or desired time period.

[0033] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings may become visible to an adult consumer only after being contacted with an aqueous solution.

[0034] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings may become visible to the adult consumer only after being in contact with the aqueous solution for a preselected or desired time period.

[0035] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings may become visible to an adult consumer only after a preselected or desired time period.

[0036] In at least one example embodiment, the nicotine may include tobacco-derived nicotine.

[0037] In at least one example embodiment, the nicotine may include synthetic nicotine.

[0038] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material may include at least one triglyceride.

[0039] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material may include a medium chain triglyceride.

[0040] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material may include a medium chain triglyceride and nicotine.

[0041] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product does not include water.

[0042] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product may include water in an amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent.

[0043] In at least one example embodiment, the polymeric material may include polyurethane.

[0044] At least one example embodiment relates to a method for preparing an oral pouch product.

[0045] In at least one example embodiment, the method may include preparing a pouch wrapper including one or more markings.

[0046] In at least one example embodiment, the method may further include, after the preparing of the pouch wrapper, filling the pouch wrapper.

[0047] In at least one example embodiment, the method may further include, before the preparing of the pouch wrapper, filling the pouch wrapper.

[0048] In at least one example embodiment, the preparing of the pouch wrapper may include embossing the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings.

[0049] In at least one example embodiment, the preparing of the pouch wrapper may include debossing the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings.

[0050] In at least one example embodiment, the preparing of the pouch wrapper may include hot stamping the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0051] The various features and advantages of the non-limiting embodiments herein may become more apparent upon review of the detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are merely provided for illustrative purposes and should not be interpreted to limit the scope of the claims. The accompanying drawings are not to be considered as drawn to scale unless explicitly noted. For purposes of clarity, various dimensions of the drawings may have been exaggerated.

[0052] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an example oral pouch product in accordance with at least one example embodiment.

[0053] FIG. IB is a cross-sectional view of the oral pouch product taken along line I-I of FIG. 1A.

[0054] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of another example oral pouch product in accordance with at least one example embodiment.

[0055] FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of the oral pouch product along line II-II of FIG. 2A.

[0056] FIG. 2C is a cross-sectional view of the oral pouch product along line Ill-Ill of FIG. 2A.

[0057] FIG. 3A is a side view of another example oral pouch product in accordance with at least one example embodiment.

[0058] FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view along line VII- VII of the oral pouch product of FIG. 3A.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLE EMBODIMENTS

[0059] Some detailed example embodiments are disclosed herein. However, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are merely representative for the purposes ofdescribing example embodiments. Example embodiments may, however, be embodied in many alternate forms and should not be construed as limited to only the example embodiments set forth herein.

[0060] Accordingly, while example embodiments are capable of various modifications and alternative forms, example embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit example embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but to the contrary, example embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of example embodiments. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout the description of the figures.

[0061] It should be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being "on," "connected to," "coupled to," or "covering" another element or layer, it may be directly on, connected to, coupled to, or covering the other element or layer or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly on," "directly connected to," or "directly coupled to" another element or layer, there are no intervening elements or layers present. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout the specification. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0062] It should be understood that, although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, regions, layers and / or sections, these elements, regions, layers, and / or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, region, layer, or section from another region, layer, or section. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer, or section discussed below could be termed a second element, region, layer, or section without departing from the teachings of example embodiments.

[0063] Spatially relative terms (e.g., "beneath," "below," "lower," "above," "upper," and the like) may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. It should be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as "below" or "beneath" other elements or features would then be oriented "above" the other elements or features. Thus, the term "below" may encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

[0064] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "includes," "including," "comprises," and / or "comprising," specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, and / or elements, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or groups thereof.

[0065] When the terms "about" or “substantially” are used in this specification in connection with a numerical value, it is intended that the associated numerical value includes a manufacturing or operational tolerance (e.g., ±10%) around the stated numerical value. Moreover, when the terms "generally" or "substantially" are used in connection with geometric shapes, it is intended that precision of the geometric shape is not required but that latitude for the shape is within the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, regardless of whether numerical values or shapes are modified as "about," “generally,” or "substantially," it will be understoodthat these values and shapes should be construed as including a manufacturing or operational tolerance (e.g., ±10%) around the stated numerical values or shapes.

[0066] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, including those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

[0067] The present application generally relates to oral products, and more specifically, to oral pouch products. Oral pouch products are configured to be received by, and to fit within, an adult consumer’s mouth. An adult consumer can suck, chew, or otherwise orally manipulate oral pouch products to release materials e.g., flavor, functional ingredients) contained therein.

[0068] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an example oral pouch product 100. FIG. IB is a cross-sectional view of the oral pouch product 100 taken along line I-I of FIG. 1A.

[0069] The oral pouch product 100 includes a pouch wrapper 102 that at least partially defines a cavity 106 and a filling material 104 disposed in the cavity 106. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may substantially fill the cavity 106 of the oral pouch product 100. In other example embodiments, the filling material 104 may only partially fill the cavity 106 of the oral pouch product 100.

[0070] The oral pouch product 100 may be an oral tobacco product, an oral non-tobacco product, an oral cannabis product, or any combination thereof. For example, in at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may include a tobacco extract, such as a tobacco-derived nicotine extract and / or synthetic nicotine. The oral pouch product 100 may include the tobacco-derived nicotine extract and / or synthetic nicotine alone or in combination with a carrier. The carrier may be a non-tobacco material e.g. , microcrystalline cellulose) or atobacco material (e.g. , tobacco fibers having reduced or eliminated nicotine content, which may be referred to as “exhausted tobacco plant tissue or fibers”). In at least one example embodiment, the exhausted tobacco plant tissue or fibers may be treated to remove at least 25 % (e.g. , at least 40 %, at least 50 %, at least 60 %, at least 70 %, at least 75 %, at least 80 %, at least 85 %, at least 90 %, at least 95 %) of the nicotine. The tobacco plant tissue may be, for example, washed with water or another solvent to remove the nicotine.

[0071] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may include, additionally, or alternatively, nicotine or a nicotine derivative. For example, the oral pouch product 100 may include a complex of nicotine or a salt of nicotine. The complex of nicotine may include, for example, nicotine polacrilex. The salt of nicotine may include, for example, nitrate, monotartrate, bitartrate, bitartrate dihydrate, salicylate, sulfate or bisulfate, phosphate or acid phosphate, acetate, lactate, succinate, maleate, fumarate, gluconate, saccharate, benzoate, methanesulfonate, hydrochloride, hydrobromide, hydroiodide, or any combination thereof. In at least one example embodiment, he nicotine may be a free nicotine or free nicotine salt.

[0072] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may include, additionally, or alternatively, a synthetic nicotine, a nicotine alternative, or a combination of the synthetic nicotine and the nicotine alternative. The nicotine alternative may include, for example, metatine.

[0073] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may include the nicotine or nicotine derivative or synthetic nicotine or nicotine alternative or any combination thereof in an amount greater than or equal to about 0. 1 milligram e.g. , greater than or equal to about 1 milligram, greater than or equal to about 2 milligrams, greater than or equal to about 4 milligrams, greater than or equal to about 6 milligrams, greater than or equal to about 8 milligrams, greater than or equal to about 10 milligrams, or greater than or equal to about 12milligrams). In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may include the nicotine or nicotine derivative or synthetic nicotine or nicotine alternative or any combination thereof in an amount less than or equal to about 14 milligrams (e.g. , less than or equal to about 12 milligrams, less than or equal to about 10 milligrams, less than or equal to about 8 milligrams, less than or equal to about 6 milligrams, less than or equal to about 4 milligrams, less than or equal to about 2 milligrams, or less than or equal to about 1 milligram). In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may include the nicotine or nicotine derivative or synthetic nicotine or nicotine alternative or any combination thereof in an amount ranging from about 3 milligrams to about 8 milligrams.

[0074] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may include, additionally, or alternatively, cannabis, such as cannabis plant tissue and / or cannabis extracts. The cannabis material may include, for example, leaf and / or flower material from one or more species of cannabis plants and / or extracts from the one or more species of cannabis plants. The one or more species of cannabis plants may include Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and / or Cannabis ruderalis. In at least one example embodiment, the cannabis may be in the form of fibers. In at least one example embodiment, the cannabis may include a cannabinoid, a terpene, and / or a flavonoid. In at least one example embodiment, the cannabis material may be a cannabis-derived cannabis material, such as a cannabis-derived cannabinoid, a cannabis-derived terpene, and / or a cannabis-derived flavonoid.

[0075] In at least one example embodiment, oral pouch product 100 may further include one or more elements such as a mouth-stable polymer, a mouth-soluble polymer, a sweetener (e.g., a synthetic sweetener, a natural sweetener, or a combination the synthetic sweetener and the natural sweetener), an energizing agent, a focusing agent e.g. , gingko biloba), a plasticizer, mouth-soluble or partially-soluble fibers e.g., sugar beet fibers), an alkaloid, a mineral, a vitamin, a dietary supplement, a nutraceutical, a coloring agent, an amino acid, a chemestheticagent, an antioxidant, a food-grade emulsifier, a pH modifier, a botanical (e.g., green tea), a tooth-whitening agent (e.g., sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP)), a therapeutic agent, a processing aid, a stearate (e.g., magnesium, potassium, or a combination of magnesium and potassium), a wax (e.g. , glycerol monostearate, propylene glycol monostearate, an acetylated monoglyceride, or any combination thereof), a stabilizer (e.g., ascorbic acid, monosterol citrate, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), or any combination thereof), a lubricant (e.g. , sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)), a disintegrating agent, a lubricant, a preservative (e.g., sodium benzoate), a filler, a flavorant, an effervescent (e.g., carbon dioxide embedded in a flavorant or a filling material), flavor masking agents, a bitterness receptor site blocker, a receptor site enhancers, nutraceuticals, other additives, or any combination thereof. The oral pouch product 100 may include multiple additional elements. Additionally, a single element may belong to more than one of the categories above.

[0076] The oral pouch product 100 may be an oral pouch product having, for example only, a generally rectangular shape, a ravioli or pillow shape, an oblong shape, or any other suitable shape. Various shapes may be utilized so long as the shapes fit comfortably and discreetly in an adult consumer's mouth. In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 is substantially free of oral cavity irritant, which, as used herein, means that the shape, configuration, and position of the oral pouch product 100 do not irritate oral tissues (e.g. , gums) via sharp edges and the like. Furthermore, “substantial” and “substantially free” as used in connection with oral cavity irritant means that the shape, configuration, and position of the oral pouch product 100 does not irritate oral tissues (e.g., gums) in a time frame or period having the same order of magnitude as a typical length of time during which the oral pouch product 100 may be enjoyed by an adult consumer. Generally, sharp corners are avoided as sharp comers may lead to oral discomfort.

[0077] The oral pouch product 100 may be sized and configured to fit comfortably in an adult consumer's mouth, such as between the cheek and gum. For example, in at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may have a major dimension greater than or equal to about 0.20 inch (5.08 millimeters) (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.25 inch (6.35 millimeters), greater than or equal to about 0.75 inch (19.05 millimeters), greater than or equal to about 1 inch (25.4 millimeters), or greater than or equal to about 1.5 inch (38.1 millimeters)). In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may have a major dimension less than or equal to about 2.0 inches (50.8 millimeters) (e.g., less than or equal to about 1.5 inches (38.1 millimeters), less than or equal to about 1 inches (25.4 millimeters), less than or equal to about 0.75 inches (19.05 millimeters), or less than or equal to about 0.25 inches (6.35 millimeters)). In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may have a major dimension greater than or equal to about 0.20 inch (5.08 millimeters) to less than or equal to about 2.0 inches (50.8 millimeters) (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 0.25 inch (6.35 millimeters) to less than or equal to about 1.75 inches (44.45 millimeters), greater than or equal to about 0.75 inch ( 19.05 millimeters) to less than or equal to about 1.5 inch (38.1 millimeters)).

[0078] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may have a transverse dimension greater than or equal to about 0.25 inch (6.35 millimeters) (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.5 inch (12.7 millimeters), greater than or equal to about 0.75 inch (19.05 millimeters), or greater than or equal to about 1 inch (25.4 millimeters)). In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may have a transverse dimension less than or equal to about 1.5 inches (38.1 millimeters) (e.g., less than or equal to about 1 inches (25.4 millimeters), less than or equal to about 0.75 inch (19.05 millimeters), or less than or equal to about 0.5 inch (12.7 millimeters)). In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may have a transverse dimension greater than or equal to about 0.25 inch (6.35 millimeters) to less than or equal to about 1.5 inches (38.1 millimeters) (e.g., greater than or equal to about0.5 inch (12.7 millimeters) to less than or equal to about 1.25 inches (31.75 millimeters), greater than or equal to about 0.75 inch (19.05 millimeters) to less than or equal to about 1 inch (25.4 millimeters)).

[0079] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may weigh greater than or equal to about 0.25 gram (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.3 gram, greater than or equal to about 0.4 gram, greater than or equal to about 0.5 gram, or greater than or equal to about 0.75 gram). In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may weigh less than or equal to about 2.0 grams (e.g., less than or equal to about 1.8 grams, less than or equal to about 1.5 grams, less than or equal to about 1.25 grams, or less than or equal to about 1 .0 gram). For example, in certain instances, the oral pouch product 100 may be a mini pouch. In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may weigh greater than or equal to about 0.25 gram to less than or equal to about 2.0 grams e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.3 gram to less than or equal to about 1.8 grams, greater than or equal to about 0.4 gram to less than or equal to about 1.5 grams, greater than or equal to about 0.5 gram to less than or equal to about 1.25 grams, or greater than or equal to about 0.75 gram to less than or equal to about 1.0 gram).

[0080] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may be placed in an adult consumer’s mouth for greater than or equal about 1 (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 1 minute, greater than or equal to about 5 minutes, greater than or equal to about 10 minutes, or greater than or equal to about 20 minutes). In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may be placed in an adult consumer’s mouth for less than or equal to about 3 hours (e.g. , less than or equal to about 2 hours, less than or equal to about 90 minutes, less than or equal to about 60 minutes, or less than or equal to about 40 minutes). In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may be placed in an adult consumer’s mouth for greater than or equal about 1 minute to less than or equal to about 3 hours (e.g. , greater thanor equal to about 1 minute to less than or equal to about 2 hours, greater than or equal to about 5 minutes to less than or equal to about 90 minutes, greater than or equal to about 10 minutes to less than or equal to about 60 minutes, or greater than or equal to about 20 minutes to less than or equal to about 40 minutes).

[0081] The size of the oral pouch product 100 may be selected based on desired length of placement in an adult consumer’s mouth. For example, a larger pouch including a larger amount of filling material may provide for longer placement.

[0082] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may be discarded after a single placement in an adult consumer’s mouth.

[0083] In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper 102 includes an outer web 108. The outer web 108 may be formed from a material that is generally recognized as safe (“GRAS”) for use and / or contact with food. The material may be stain resistant, water permeable, porous, or any combination thereof. The outer web 108 can be formed of a permeable material or a semi-permeable material, such that, for example, saliva, water, or both saliva and water can pass through the outer web 108 and into the inner cavity 106 defined by the pouch wrapper 102. Flavors and juices formed by mixing saliva and / or water with the filling material 104 contained within the oral pouch product 100 can be drawn out of the oral pouch product 100 through the outer web 108. The outer web 108 has a desired (or alternatively, predetermined) level for basis weight and / or wet strength to reduce occurrence of breakage of the pouch wrapper 102 during manufacturing operations, storage, and placement in an adult consumer’ s mouth.

[0084] In at least one example embodiment, the outer web 108 may have an average thickness greater than or equal to about 0.05 millimeter (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.075 millimeter, greater than or equal to about 0.1 millimeter, greater than or equal to about0.125 millimeter, greater than or equal to about 0.15 millimeter, greater than or equal to about0.175 millimeter, greater than or equal to about 0.2 millimeter, or greater than or equal to about 0.225 millimeter). In at least one example embodiment, the outer web 108 may have an average thickness less than or equal to about 0.25 millimeter (e.g. less than or equal to about 0.225 millimeter, less than or equal to about 0.2 millimeter, less than or equal to about 0.175 millimeter, less than or equal to about 0.15 millimeter, less than or equal to about 0.125 millimeter, less than or equal to about 0.1 millimeter, of less than or equal to about 0.075 millimeter). In at least one example embodiment, the outer web 108 may have an average thickness greater than or equal to about 0.05 millimeter to less than or equal to about 0.25 millimeter (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 0.075 millimeter to less than or equal to about 0.1 millimeter or greater than or equal to about 0.1 millimeter to less than or equal to about 0.2 millimeter).

[0085] In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 includes a woven material, a non-woven material, or a combination of the woven material and the non-woven material.

[0086] In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 includes a polymer. The polymer may include synthetic polymers, natural polymers, or a combination of synthetic polymers and natural polymers.

[0087] In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 may include a mesh material. The mesh material may be formed of spun or melt-blown fibers, such as polyurethane fibers, as described in U.S. Patent Nos. 10,448,669, 10,463,070, and 9,414,624, the entire disclosures of each of which are incorporated herein by reference thereto.

[0088] In at least one example embodiment, the mesh material may be at least partially elastomeric.

[0089] In at least one example embodiment, the mesh material may be white and may exclude any colorant. In other example embodiments, the mesh material may include acolorant. The colorant may signify the contents of the pouch product. For example, a green pouch may indicate that the pouch product includes menthol while a brown pouch may indicate that the pouch product includes tobacco.

[0090] In at least one example embodiment, the mesh material may have a basis weight of greater than or equal to about 10 grams per square meter (e.g., greater than or equal to about 15 grams per square meter, greater than or equal to about 20 grams per square meter, greater than or equal to about 25 grams per square meter, greater than or equal to about 30 grams per square meter, greater than or equal to about 35 grams per square meter, greater than or equal to about 40 grams per square meter, or greater than or equal to about 45 grams per square meter). In at least one example embodiment, the mesh material may have a basis weight of less than or equal to about 50 grams per square meter (e.g. , less than or equal to about 45 grams per square meter, less than or equal to about 40 grams per square meter, less than or equal to about 35 grams per square meter, less than or equal to about 30 grams per square meter, less than or equal to about 25 grams per square meter, less than or equal to about 20 grams per square meter, or less than or equal to about 15 grams per square meter). In at least one example embodiment, the mesh material may have a basis weight of greater than or equal to about 10 grams per square meter to less than or equal to about 50 grams per square meter (e.g., greater than or equal to about 20 grams per square meter to less than or equal to about 30 grams per square meter).

[0091] In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 includes paper. For example, the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 can be formed of a cellulose fiber material, such as tea bag material or other materials typically used to form snus pouches. In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 may comprise a tea bag material having a basis weight of about 16.5 grams per square meter with a wet tensile CD strength of 68 N / m. In another example embodiment, the pouch wrapper102 and / or outer web 108 may be formed of a paper having a wet MD tensile strength of about 45 N / mm to about 52 N / mm.

[0092] In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 includes hydrophobic paper or material. In other example embodiments, the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 may be treated such that the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 has one or more hydrophobic surfaces.

[0093] In at least one example embodiment, the hydrophobic paper may be formed of a cellulosic material. The hydrophobic paper may be non-woven material and may include any hydrophobic materials. The hydrophobic materials may be synthetic materials, semi-synthetic materials, or a combination of synthetic materials and semi-synthetic materials. The hydrophobic materials may include, for example, viscose, rayon, lyocell, modal fibers, or any combination thereof.

[0094] In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 is free of an added coloring agent. In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 is white due to a natural color of a polymer used to form the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108. However, in other example embodiments, the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 may be colored to indicate a flavor of the filling material 104 contained therein. The color of the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 may be selected to identify contents thereof. For example, a green pouch wrapper may be used to identify an oral pouch product 100 including a mint flavorant, while a red pouch wrapper may be used to identify an oral pouch product 100 including cinnamon.

[0095] In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 may have a neutral or pleasant taste and / or aroma. In at least one example embodiment, the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 may be impregnated and / or coated with at least one flavorant, at least one cannabis material, at least one tobacco material, at least one binder, atleast one sensate or chemesthesis agent, at least one functional ingredient, at least one salivation inducing ingredient, or any combination thereof, for example, to enhance a flavor of the filling material 104 contained within the oral pouch product 100. For example, in at least one example embodiment, a substantially continuous coating including the at least one flavorant and / or the at least one cannabis material and / or at least one tobacco material and / or the at least one binder and / or the at least one sensate or chemesthesis agent may be coated on outer (exterior facing) surfaces of the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108. In at least one example embodiment, the coating may be formed on only a portion of the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108, such as only along the seams or only on one side of the oral pouch product 100. The coating can provide an initial flavor burst upon placement of the oral pouch product 100 in an oral cavity, while the inner filling material 104 provides a later flavor release to prolong flavor release during placement in an adult consumer’s mouth.

[0096] In at least one example embodiment, a flavorant (such as those described below in the discussion of the filling material 104) may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108. In at least one example embodiment, the flavorant may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent based on the weight of the oral pouch product 100 (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 0.05 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 4 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the flavorant may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount ranging less than or equal to about 5 weight percent based on the weight of the oral pouch product 100 (e.g., less than or equal to about 4.5 weightpercent, less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the flavorant may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount ranging from greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to less than or equal to about 5 weight percent based on the weight of the oral pouch product 100 (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to less than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent to less than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent to less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent to less than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent to less than or equal to about 3 weight percent).

[0097] In at least one example embodiment, at least one cannabis or tobacco material may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108. The at least one cannabis or tobacco material may include, for example only, a ground cannabis or tobacco material, cannabis or tobacco plant fibers, and / or any extract thereof. In at least one example embodiment, the at least one cannabis or tobacco material may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent based on the weight of oral pouch product 100 (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.05 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 4 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent). In at least one exampleembodiment, the at least one cannabis or tobacco material may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent based on the weight of oral pouch product 100 (e.g., less than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the at least one cannabis or tobacco material may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount ranging from greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent based on the weight of oral pouch product 100 (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 3 weight percent).

[0098] In at least one example embodiment, a binder may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108. The binder may include a food grade adhesive, gum, or other binder. For example, the binder may include sodium alginate, sugar, agar, guar gum, or any combination thereof. In at least one example embodiment, the binder may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent based on the weight of oral pouch product 100 (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 0.05 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about2 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2.5 weight percent, greater than or equal toabout 3 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 4 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the binder may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent based on the weight of oral pouch product 100 (e.g., less than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the binder may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount ranging from greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent based on the weight of oral pouch product 100 (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 3 weight percent).

[0099] In at least one example embodiment, the sensate or chemesthesis agent (such as those described below in the discussion of the filling material 104) may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108. In at least one example embodiment, the sensate or chemesthesis agent may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent based on the weight of oral pouch product 100 e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.05 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent, greater than orequal to about 2.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 4 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the sensate or chemesthesis agent may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent based on the weight of oral pouch product 100 (e.g., less than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent). Tn at least one example embodiment, the sensate or chemesthesis agent may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount ranging from greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent based on the weight of oral pouch product 100 (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 3 weight percent).

[0100] In at least one example embodiment, the functional ingredient may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108. The functional ingredient may include, for example, an antioxidant, a soothing agent, an energizing agent, an effervescent, or any combination thereof, such as those described below in the discussion of the filling material 104. In at least one example embodiment, the functional ingredient may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amountgreater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent based on the weight of oral pouch product100 (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 0.05 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 4 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the functional ingredient may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent based on the weight of oral pouch product 100 (e.g., less than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the functional ingredient may be coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 in an amount ranging from greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent based on the weight of oral pouch product 100 (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent to amount less than or equal to about 3 weight percent).

[0101] In each instance in which the pouch wrapper 102 and / or the outer web 108 includes one or more markings 150, the one or more markings 150 may include, for example, alphabet characters, words, numbers, barcodes, stocking keeping unit, brand names, symbols, graphics,trademarks, or any combination thereof. Although the markings 150 are illustrated only on a first side of the oral pouch product 100, it should be appreciated that, in various other example embodiments, the markings 150 may be disposed on one or more other sides of the oral pouch product 100. Although the markings 150 are illustrated only on a first side of the oral pouch product 100, it should be appreciated that, in various other example embodiments, the markings 150 may be disposed on two or more sides of the oral pouch product 100. For example, in at least one example embodiment, the markings 150 may resemble a wallpaper and cover all of the oral pouch product 100.

[0102] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings 150 may include food grade inks, embossed portions, or a combination of food grade inks, and embossed portions. In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings 150 may include a flavorant. The flavorant may be the same as or different from a flavorant coated on and / or impregnated in the pouch wrapper 102 and / or outer web 108 and / or a flavorant include as part of the filler material 104. In at least one example embodiment, the one or more markings 150 may include a flavorant while at least one of the pouch wrapper 103, the outer web 108, and the filler material 104 is free of any flavorant. In at least one example embodiment, the one or more markings 150 may include a flavorant while at least two of the pouch wrapper 103, the outer web 108, and the filler material 104 is free of any flavorant. In at least one example embodiment, the one or more markings 150 may include a flavorant while each of the pouch wrapper 103, the outer web 108, and the filler material 104 is free of any flavorant.

[0103] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings 150 may be defined by a multi-layer web material having two or more layers of web materials. The two or more layers of web materials may be bound together to create different visual effects.For example, in at least one example embodiment, a first web of the two or more layers mayinclude at least one die-cut area and a second web of the two or more layers may have a dark color (e.g. , black) such that when the first and second web layers are combined a color contrast where the at least one die-cut areas is exposed to the second web.

[0104] In at least one example embodiment, at least one of the one or more markings 150 may be applied to the oral pouch product 100 using a hot stamping process. For example, heat may be applied to the oral pouch product 100 and / or one of the components defining the oral pouch product 100 (e.g. , the pouch wrapper 102 and / or the outer web 108) by a tool or stamp to leave an impression and / or otherwise alter the visual appearance of the oral pouch product 100 and / or one of the components defining the oral pouch product 100 compared to areas of the oral pouch product 100 and / or one of the components defining the oral pouch product 100 not contacted with the tool or stamp.

[0105] In at least one example embodiments, at least one of the one or more the markings 150 may become visible to an adult consumer only after being exposed to an environment having a temperature greater than or equal to about 37 °C. In at least one example embodiments, at least one of the one or more the markings 150 may become visible to an adult consumer only after being exposed to an environment having a temperature greater than or equal to about 37 °C for a preselected or desired time period.

[0106] In at least one example embodiments, at least one of the one or more the markings 150 may become visible to an adult consumer only after being contacted to an aqueous solution. In at least one example embodiments, at least one of the one or more the markings 150 may become visible to an adult consumer only after being contacted to an aqueous solution for a preselected or desired time period.

[0107] In at least one example embodiments, at least one of the one or more the markings150 may become visible to an adult consumer only after a preselected or desired time period.

[0108] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may be free of an active pharmaceutical ingredient. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include an active pharmaceutical ingredient. The active pharmaceutical ingredient may include, for example, tobacco, tobacco extract, nicotine, cannabis, cannabis extracts, cannabinoids, caffeine, or any combination thereof. The nicotine may include, for example, tobacco-derived nicotine, synthetic nicotine, or a combination of tobacco-derived nicotine and synthetic nicotine. The cannabinoid may include, for example, tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, or a combination of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol.

[0109] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the active pharmaceutical ingredient in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.1 weight percent (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 4 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 6 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 7 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 8 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 9 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the active pharmaceutical ingredient in an amount less than or equal to about 10 weight percent (e.g. , less than or equal to about 9 weight percent, less than or equal to about 8 weight percent, less than or equal to about 7 weight percent, less than or equal to about 6 weight percent, less than or equal to about 5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the active pharmaceutical ingredient in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.1 weight percent to less than or equal to about 10 weight percent.

[0110] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may be free of tobacco material. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include a tobacco material. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the tobacco material in an amount greater than 0 weight percent (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 0.75 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 4 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the tobacco material in an amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent (e.g., less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 1 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the tobacco material in an amount greater than 0 weight percent to less than or equal to about 5 weight percent.

[0111] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may be free of cannabis. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include cannabis. The cannabis may include any portion of the cannabis plant and / or any extract therefrom. In at least one example embodiment, the cannabis material includes leaf and / or flower material from one or more species of cannabis plants and / or extracts from the one or more species of cannabis plants. The one or more species of cannabis plants may include Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and / or Cannabis ruderalis. In at least one example embodiment, the cannabis may be in the form of fibers. In at least one example embodiment, the cannabis may include a cannabinoid, a terpene, and / or a flavonoid. In at least one example embodiment, the cannabis material may be a cannabis-derived cannabis material, such as a cannabis-derived cannabinoid, a cannabis-derived terpene, and / or a cannabis-derived flavonoid. In at least one exampleembodiment, the filling material 104 may include an insoluble fiber and a cannabis extract may be applied to the insoluble fiber. The insoluble fiber may include, for example, cellulose.

[0112] In at least one example embodiment, prior to placement of the cannabis (or other plant material) in the cavity 106, the cannabis (or other plant material) may be heated to a temperature sufficient to decarboxylate a compound within the cannabis (or other plant material). For example, cannabis may be maintained at the heated temperature for a preselected or desired time period that is sufficient to cause decarboxylation (i.e., to convert tetrahydrocannabinolic acid that is present in the cannabis to tetrahydrocannabinol and / or to convert cannabidiolic acid to cannabidiol). For some applications, maintaining the cannabis (or other plant material) at the heated temperature may cause the decarboxylation of the cannabis (or other plant material) in accordance with an article by Dussy, et al., entitled "Isolation of Delta9-THCA-A from hemp and analytical aspects concerning the determination of Delta9- THC in cannabis products (Forensic Sci. Int. 2005 Apr 20;149(l):3-10) and / or an article by Veress, et al., entitled "Determination of cannabinoid acids by high-performance liquid chromatography of their neutral derivatives formed by thermal decarboxylation: I. Study of the decarboxylation process in open reactors" (Journal of Chromatography A 520:339-347, November 1990), the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. In at least one example embodiment, the cannabis (or other plant material) may be maintained at about 225 degrees Celsius for greater than or equal to about 35 minutes to less than or equal to about 45 minutes.

[0113] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may be free of a sweetener. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include a sweetener. The sweetener may include, for example, a synthetic sweetener, a natural sweetener, a non-nutritive sweetener, a high-intensity sweetener, a sugar alcohol, or any combinationthereof. In at least one example embodiment, the oral product includes an encapsulated sweetener.

[0114] The natural sweetener may include, for example, a sugar such as monosaccharide, a disaccharide, a polysaccharide, or any combination thereof. The natural sweetener may include, for example, sucrose, honey, a mixture of low-molecular- weight sugars excluding sucrose, glucose i.e., grape sugar, com sugar, dextrose), molasses, com sweetener, glucose syrup (i.e. , com syrup), fructose (i.e., fruit sugar), lactose (i.e. , milk sugar), maltose (i.e., malt sugar, maltobiose), sorghum syrup, fruit juice concentrate, or any combination thereof. The non-nutritive sweetener may include, for example, stevia, saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, or any combination thereof. The high-intensity sweetener may include, for example, sucralose, palatinose, stevia, Acesulfame K, glycyrrhizic acid, or any combination thereof. The sugar alcohol may include, for example, ethylene glycol, glycerol, erythritol, threitol, arabitol, xylitol, ribitol, mannitol, sorbitol, galactitol, fucitol, iditol, inositol, volemitol, isomalt, maltitol, lactitol, maltotriitol, maltotetraitol, polyglycitol, or any combination thereof.

[0115] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the sweetener in an amount greater than or equal to about 10 weight percent (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 15 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 20 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 25 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 30 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 35 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 40 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 45 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the sweetener in an amount less than or equal to about 50 weight percent (e.g., less than or equal to about 45 weight percent, less than or equal to about 40 weight percent, less than or equal to about 35 weight percent, less than or equal to about 30 weight percent, less than or equal to about 25 weight percent, less than or equal to about 20 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 15 weight percent). In at least one exampleembodiment, the filling material 104 may include the sweetener in an amount greater than or equal to about 10 weight percent to less than or equal to about 50 weight percent (e.g., greater than or equal to about 15 weight percent to less than or equal to about 25 weight percent or greater than or equal to about 18 weight percent to less than or equal to about 22 weight percent).

[0116] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 is free of a pH adjuster. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include a pH adjuster. The pH adjuster may include, for example, ammonium carbonate, ammonium bicarbonate, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydroxide, or any combination thereof.

[0117] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the pH adjuster in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.05 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 0.1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 4 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 6 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 7 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 8 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 9 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the pH adjuster in an amount less than or equal to about 10 weight percent (e.g. , less than or equal to about 10 weight percent, less than or equal to about 9 weight percent, less than or equal to about 8 weight percent, less than or equal to about 7 weight percent, less than or equal to about 6 weight percent, less than or equal to about 5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2 weightpercent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 0.1 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 0.05 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the pH adjuster in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to less than or equal to about 10 weight percent (<?.g., greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to less than or equal to about 6 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to less than or equal to about 2 weight percent).

[0118] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may be free of an antioxidant. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include an antioxidant. The antioxidant may include one or more oil-phase antioxidants, one or more water-phase antioxidants, one or more dry antioxidants, or any combination thereof. The antioxidant may include, for example, tocopherol, a tocopherol derivative, ascorbic acid, an ascorbic acid derivative (e.g., ascorbyl palmitate, sodium ascorbate), tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), vitamin C, vitamin B, magnesium, calcium, or any combination thereof.

[0119] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the antioxidant in an amount greater than 0 weight percent (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 0.75 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 4 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the antioxidant in an amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent (e.g., less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent). In at leastone example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the antioxidant in an amount greater than 0 weight percent to less than or equal to about 5 weight percent.

[0120] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may be free of a flavorant. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include a flavorant. In at least one example embodiment, the oral product includes an encapsulated flavorant. The flavorant may be natural or artificial. The flavorant may include, for example, a fruit flavorant (e.g., bergamot, berry, cherry, lemon, and / or orange), a liquor or liqueur flavorant (e.g., bourbon, cognac, scotch, whiskey, and / or DRAMBUIE brand liqueur), a mint flavorant (e.g. , Japanese mint, menthol, peppermint, spearmint, wintergreen, and / or mint oils from a species of the genus Mentha), a floral flavorant (e.g., geranium, lavender, and / or rose), a spice, an herb, or another botanical or botanical-derived flavorant (e.g. , anise, apium graveolens, caraway, cardamom, cascarilla, cassia, cinnamon, chamomile, clove, cocoa, coffee, coriander, fennel, ginger, jasmine, licorice, nutmeg, pimenta, sage, sandalwood vanilla, and / or ylang-ylang), honey essence, or any combination thereof. In at least one example embodiment, the flavorant includes bergamot, berry, cherry, lemon, orange, bourbon, cognac, scotch, whiskey, anise, apium graveolens, caraway, cardamom, cascarilla, cassia, cinnamon, chamomile, clove, coffee, coriander, fennel, ginger, jasmine, licorice, nutmeg, pimenta, sage, sandalwood vanilla, ylang-ylang, honey essence, or any combination thereof.

[0121] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the flavorant in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 4 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 8 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 10 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 20 weight percent).In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the flavorant in an amount less than or equal to about 25 weight percent (e.g. , less than or equal to about 20 weight percent, less than or equal to about 15 weight percent, less than or equal to about 10 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 8 weight percent, less than or equal to about 5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 0.1 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the flavorant in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to less than or equal to about 25 weight percent (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to less than or equal to about 10 weight percent or greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to less than or equal to about 4 weight percent).

[0122] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may be free of an emulsifier and / or surfactant. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include an emulsifier and / or surfactant. The emulsifier and / or surfactant may include, for example, lecithin, glycerol monosterate, a polysorbate, a poloxamer, or any combination thereof.

[0123] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include emulsifier and / or surfactant in an amount greater than 0 weight percent (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 0.75 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 4 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the emulsifier and / or surfactant in an amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent (e.g. , less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, less than or equal to about 0.75 weightpercent, or less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the emulsifier and / or surfactant in an amount greater than 0 weight percent to less than or equal to about 5 weight percent (e.g. , amount greater than 0.1 weight percent to less than or equal to about 2 weight percent).

[0124] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may be free of mouth- soluble polymers. In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may include mouth-soluble polymers. As used herein, “mouth-soluble” means that the polymer experiences significant degradation when exposed to saliva within an oral cavity of an adult consumer over a period of about four hours. In at least one example embodiment, the mouth-soluble polymer disintegrates when exposed to saliva having a normal human body temperature (z.e., 98.6°F) for a period of less than or equal to about an hour (e.g., less than or equal to about 30 minutes, less than or equal to about 15 minutes, less than or equal to about 10 minutes, or less than or equal to about 5 minutes).

[0125] The mouth-soluble polymer may include, for example, a cellulosic polymer, a natural polymer, a seaweed-derived polymer, a microbial-derived polymer, an extract, an exudate, a synthetic polymer, or any combination thereof. Other useful mouth-soluble polymers are known in the art, for example, see Krochta et al., Food Technology (1997) at 51:61-74; Glicksman Food Hydrocolloids CRC 1982; Krochta Edible Coatings and Films to Improve Food Quality Technomic 1994; Industrial Gums Academic 1993; and / or Nussinovitch Water-Soluble Polymer Applications in Foods Blackwell Science 2003, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

[0126] In at least one example embodiment, the cellulosic polymer may include, for example, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), hydroxypropyl (HPC), hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), methyl cellulose (MC), or any combination thereof. In at least one example embodiment, the natural polymer may include, for example, astarch, a modified starch, konjac, collagen, inulin, soy protein, whey protein, casein, wheat gluten, or any combination thereof. In at least one example embodiment, the seaweed-derived polymer may include, for example, a carrageenan, an alginate, or a combination of a carrageenan and an alginate. In at least one example embodiment, the carrageenan may include, for example, kappa carrageenan, iota carrageenan, lambda carrageenan, or any combination thereof. In at least one example embodiment, the alginate may include, for example, propylene glycol alginate. In at least one example embodiment, the microbial-derived polymer may include, for example, xanthan, dextran, pullulan, curdlan, gellan, or any combination thereof. In at least one example embodiment, the extract may include, for example, locust bean gum, guar gum, tara gum, gum tragacanth, pectin (e.g., low methoxy and amidated), agar, zein, karaya, gelatin, psyllium seed, chitin, chitosan, or any combination thereof. In at least one example embodiment, the exudate may include, for example, gum acacia (arabic), shellac, or any combination thereof. In at least one example embodiment, the synthetic polymer may include, for example, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyethylene oxide, polyvinyl alcohol, or any combination thereof.

[0127] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may be free of a mineral. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include a mineral. The mineral may include, for example, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, potassium, copper, manganese, molybdenum, chromium, and mixtures thereof. The amount of minerals incorporated into the composition for human consumption can be varied according to the type of mineral and the intended adult consumer. For example, the amount of minerals may be formulated to include an amount less than or equal to the recommendations of the United States Department of Agriculture Recommended Daily Allowances.

[0128] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may be free of an amino acid. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include an amino acid.The amino acid may include, for example, valine, leucine, isoleucine, lysine, threonine, tryptophan, methionine, phenylalanine, alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, histidine, proline, serine, tyrosine, or any combination thereof.

[0129] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the amino acid in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.1 weight percent (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 4 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the amino acid in an amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent (e.g., less than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the amino acid in an amount greater than or equal to about 0. 1 weight percent to less than or equal to about 5 weight percent.

[0130] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may be free of a nutraceutical. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include a nutraceutical. The term "nutraceuticals" refers to any ingredient in foods that has a beneficial effect on human health. Nutraceuticals include particular compounds and / or compositions isolated from natural food sources and genetically modified food sources. Suitablenutraceuticals include, without limitation, various phytonutrients derived from natural plants and genetically engineered plants.

[0131] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the nutraceutical in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.1 weight percent (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 2.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 4 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the nutraceutical in an amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent e.g. , less than or equal to about 4.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the nutraceutical in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.1 weight percent to less than or equal to about 5 weight percent.

[0132] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may be free of an additive. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include an additive. The additive may include mouth-soluble polymers, partially- soluble fibers (e.g., sugar beet fibers), plasticizers, energizing agents, focusing agents (e.g. , gingko biloba), alkaloids, minerals, vitamins, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, coloring agents amino acids, sensates or chemesthetic agents, soothing agents, botanicals (e.g., green tea), tooth-whitening agents (e.g., sodium hexametaphosphate), a therapeutic agent, a processing aid, a stearate (e.g., magnesium and / or potassium), waxes (e.g. , glycerol monostearate, propylene glycolmonostearate, and / or an acetylated monoglyceride), lubricants (e.g., sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)), preservatives (e.g. , sodium benzoate), fillers, effervescent agents e.g., carbon dioxide embedded in a flavor or the filling material 104), or any combination thereof. Different materials may belong to more than one of the noted categories.

[0133] For example, in at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include a plasticizer. The plasticizer may include, for example, one or more triglycerides (e.g., long, medium, and / or short chain), triacetin, propylene glycol, glycerin, vegetable oil, a phthalate, esters of a polycarboxylic acid with a linear or branched aliphatic alcohol of moderate chain length, or any combination thereof. The plasticizer may be present in addition to triglycerides and / or other oils, for example, in the liquid mixture.

[0134] For example, in at least example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include an energizing agent. The energizing agent may include, for example, caffeine, taurine, glucaronalactone, guarana, vitamin B6, vitamin B 12, or any combination thereof. The caffeine may include, for example, synthetic caffeine and / or natural caffeine, such as coffee-bean- extracted caffeine. In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may include caffeine in an amount greater than or equal to about 10 milligrams (e.g., greater than or equal to about 25 milligrams, greater than or equal to about 50 milligrams, greater than or equal to about 75 milligrams, greater than or equal to about 100 milligrams, or greater than or equal to about 150 milligrams). In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may include caffeine in an amount less than or equal to about 200 milligrams (e.g., less than or equal to about 150 milligrams, less than or equal to about 100 milligrams, less than or equal to about 75 milligrams, less than or equal to about 50 milligrams, or less than or equal to about 25 milligrams). In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may include caffeine in an amount greater than or equal to about 10 milligrams to less than or equal to about 200 milligrams.

[0135] For example, in at least example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include a filler. The filler may be configured to alter a texture or pliability of the oral pouch product 100 compared to an oral pouch product without the filler. The filler may include, for example, mouth-soluble elements, mouth-insoluble elements, or both mouth-soluble and mouthinsoluble elements. Mouth-soluble elements may be configured to dissolve or disintegrate when in an adult consumer’ s mouth to render the oral pouch product more pliable. In at least one example embodiment, fillers may include, for example, dicalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, one or more clays, silica, glass particles, glyceryl palmitostearate, sodium stearyl fumarate, talc, or any combination thereof. Further, certain materials described elsewhere may also be classified as fillers, including, for example, mouth-soluble fibers, sweeteners, minerals, and the like.

[0136] For example, in at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include a sensate or chemesthesis agent. The sensate or chemesthesis agent may include, for example, mint, menthol, cinnamon, pepper, jambu, or any combination thereof. In at least one example embodiment, the sensate or chemesthesis agent may include, for example, a soothing agent, a cooling agent, a warming agent, or any combination thereof. For example, in at least one example embodiment, the chemesthesis agent may include capsaicin, pipeline, alpha-hydroxy-sanshool, and (8)-gingerole, which may be selected to provide a warm, tingling or burning sensation. In at least one example embodiment, the chemesthesis agent may include menthol, menthyl lactate, WS-3 (N- Ethyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide), WS-23 (2-Isopropyl- N,2,3-trimethylbutyramide) and Evercool 180™ (available from Givaudan SA), which may be selected to provide a cooling sensation.

[0137] For example, in at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include a smoothing agent. The soothing agent may include, for example, chamomile, lavender, jasmine, theanine, melatonin, soursop, cannabidiol, or any combination thereof.

[0138] In at least one example embodiments, the filling material 104 may include any of the above detailed additives, individually or collectively, in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent (e.g., greater than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 10 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 15 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 20 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 25 weight percent). In at least one example embodiments, the filling material 104 may include the additives in an amount less than or equal to about 30 weight percent (e.g. , less than or equal to about 25 weight percent, less than or equal to about 20 weight percent, less than or equal to about 15 weight percent, less than or equal to about 10 weight percent, less than or equal to about 5 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent). In at least one example embodiments, the filling material 104 may include the additives in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.01 weight percent to less than or equal to about 30 weight percent.

[0139] In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may be a dry oral pouch product having a moisture content of less than or equal to about 10 weight percent (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent to less than or equal to about 10 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 2 weight percent to less than or equal to about 4 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may have a medium moisture content. The oral pouch product 100 may have a moisture content ranging from greater than or equal to about 20 weight percent to less than or equal to about 35 weight percent. In at least one example embodiment, the oral pouch product 100 may be a wet oral pouch product having a moisture content ranging from greater than or equal to about 40 weight percent to less than or equal to about 55 weight percent.

[0140] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include a dry mixture and a liquid mixture, where at least a portion of the liquid mixture may be absorbed on the dry mixture. In at least one example embodiment, all of the liquid mixture may be absorbed on the dry mixture. The liquid mixture may include, for example, an oil and an active pharmaceutical ingredient. The oil may include, for example, triglycerides, diglycerides, monoglycerides, triacetin, triolein, trilinolein, vegetable oil, partially-hydrogenated oils, or any combination thereof. The triglyceride may include, for example, long-chain triglycerides, medium chain triglycerides, short chain triglycerides, or any combination thereof.

[0141] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 includes the oil in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent (e.g., greater than or equal to about 1 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 5 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 10 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 15 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 20 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 25 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 30 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 35 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 40 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 45 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 includes the oil in an amount less than or equal to about 50 weight percent (e.g., less than or equal to about 45 weight percent, less than or equal to about 40 weight percent, less than or equal to about 35 weight percent, less than or equal to about 30 weight percent, less than or equal to about 25 weight percent, less than or equal to about 20 weight percent, less than or equal to about 15 weight percent, less than or equal to about 10 weight percent, less than or equal to about 5 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 1 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 includes the oil in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent to less than or equal to about 50 weight percent e.g. , greater than or equal to about 10 weight percent to less than or equal to about 50 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 10 weightpercent to less than or equal to about 25 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 15 weight percent to less than or equal to about 25 weight percent).

[0142] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may be free of water. In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include water. In at least one example embodiment, no water is intentionally added to the liquid mixture. However, a small amount of water may come into contact with the liquid mixture via other elements in the oral pouch product 100. In at least one example embodiment, the low water content may slow down nicotine degradation and oxidation compared to oral pouch products having higher water content.

[0143] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include water in amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent (e.g., less than or equal to about 4 weight percent, less than or equal to about 3 weight percent, less than or equal to about 2 weight percent, less than or equal to about 1 weight percent, less than or equal to about 0.5 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 0.25 weight percent).

[0144] By including a higher level of oil, the oral pouch product 100 may maintain a relatively moist mouth feel, while maintaining low water content and a water activity level below about 0.7, which can aid in preventing and / or reducing microbial growth and increasing stability of nicotine in the oral pouch product 100. Further, when the wrapper 102 is hydrophobic, since the inner filling material predominately includes oils instead of water, the flavors from the filling material 104 may more readily pass through the pouch wrapper 102 than where a hydrophilic pouch wrapper is used.

[0145] In at least one example embodiment, a weight ratio of the dry mixture to the liquid mixture may be greater than or equal to about 60:40 (e.g., greater than or equal to about 65:35, greater than or equal to about 70:30, greater than or equal to about 75:25, greater than or equalto about 80:20, greater than or equal to about 85:15, greater than or equal to about 90: 10, or greater than or equal to about 95:5).

[0146] The dry mixture may include, for example, an insoluble material or carrier, such as a cellulosic material. In at least one example embodiment, the insoluble material may include, for example, a cellulosic material. In at least one example embodiment, the cellulosic material may include or be derived from sugar beets, wood pulp, cotton, bran, citrus pulp, grass (e.g. , switch grass), willow, poplar, or any combination thereof. In at least one example embodiment, the cellulosic material may be a treated cellulosic material, such as microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, or any combination thereof. Tn at least one example embodiment, the insoluble material may include, for example, water-insoluble fibers. The water-insoluble fibers may include, for example, polypropylene, polyester, polyethylene, polyurethane, or any combination thereof.

[0147] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the insoluble material in an amount greater than or equal to about 10 weight percent (e.g., greater than or equal to about 15 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 20 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 25 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 30 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 35 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 40 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 45 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 50 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 55 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 60 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 65 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 70 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 75 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the insoluble material in an amount less than or equal to about 80 weight percent (e.g. , less than or equal to about 75 weight percent, less than or equal to about 70 weight percent, less than or equal to about 65 weight percent, less than or equal to about 60 weight percent, less than or equal to about 55 weight percent,less than or equal to about 50 weight percent, less than or equal to about 45 weight percent, less than or equal to about 40 weight percent, less than or equal to about 35 weight percent, less than or equal to about 30 weight percent, less than or equal to about 25 weight percent, less than or equal to about 20 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 15 weight percent).In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the insoluble material in an amount greater than or equal to about 10 weight percent to less than or equal to about 80 weight percent (e.g., greater than or equal to about 10 weight percent to less than or equal to about 70 weight percent or greater than or equal to about 30 weight percent to less than or equal to about 60 weight percent).

[0148] In at least one example embodiment, the insoluble material may have a particle size of greater than or equal to about 50 microns (e.g., greater than or equal to about 100 microns, greater than or equal to about 150 microns, greater than or equal to about 200 microns, greater than or equal to about 250 microns, greater than or equal to about 300 microns, greater than or equal to about 350 microns, greater than or equal to about 400 microns, or greater than or equal to about 450 microns). In at least one example embodiment, the insoluble material may have a particle size of less than or equal to about 500 microns (e.g., less than or equal to about 450 microns, less than or equal to about 400 microns, less than or equal to about 350 microns, less than or equal to about 300 microns, less than or equal to about 250 microns, less than or equal to about 200 microns, less than or equal to about 150 microns, or less than or equal to about 100 microns). In at least one example embodiment, the insoluble material may have a particle size of greater than or equal to about 50 microns to less than or equal to about 500 microns.

[0149] The dry mixture may include, for example, a water-soluble filler. In at least one example embodiment, the water-soluble filler may include, for example, a sweetener, maltodextrin, psyllium, starch, polysaccharides, a salt, a synthetic polymer, dietary fibers, or any combination thereof.

[0150] In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the water-soluble filler in an amount greater than or equal to about 10 weight percent (e.g. , greater than or equal to about 15 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 20 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 25 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 30 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 35 weight percent, greater than or equal to about 40 weight percent, or greater than or equal to about 45 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the water-soluble filler in an amount less than or equal to about 50 weight percent (e.g., less than or equal to about 45 weight percent, less than or equal to about 40 weight percent, less than or equal to about 35 weight percent, less than or equal to about 30 weight percent, less than or equal to about 25 weight percent, less than or equal to about 20 weight percent, or less than or equal to about 15 weight percent). In at least one example embodiment, the filling material 104 may include the water-soluble filler in an amount greater than or equal to about 10 weight percent to less than or equal to about 50 weight percent.

[0151] The materials disposed in the cavity 106 and defining the filling material 104 may be provided in the form of a plurality of capsules, microcapsules, beads of various sizes, or any combination thereof. The capsules, microcapsules, and / or beads may have a size that is determined by the desired size of the final product (e.g. , oral pouch product 100). For example, in at least one example embodiment, the capsules, microcapsules, and / or beads may range in size from greater than or equal to about 0.1 millimeters to less than or equal to about 8 millimeters depending on the ingredients contained therein.

[0152] In at least one example embodiment, the capsules, microcapsules, and / or beads may include an outer shell and an inner core, where varying the thickness of the outer shells of the capsules, microcapsules, and / or beads may allow for ingredients contained in the capsules, microcapsules, and / or beads to be released at varying rates to prolong the flavor and / orfunctional experience of the oral pouch product 100. In at least one example embodiment, the shells may have averages thicknesses ranging from greater than or equal to about 0.1 millimeters to less than or equal to about 7 millimeters, depending on the size of the capsules, microcapsules, and / or beads and a desired dissolution rate. The capsules, microcapsules, and / or beads having the thinnest shells may dissolve first to release the enclosed flavors and functional ingredients, while capsules, microcapsules, and / or beads having thicker shells may dissolve at a slower rate to provide continued flavor and functional ingredients.

[0153] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of another example oral pouch product 200. FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of the oral pouch product 200 along line II- II of FIG. 2A. FIG. 2C is a cross-sectional view of the oral pouch product 200 along line III-III of FIG. 2A.

[0154] The oral pouch product 200 illustrated in FIGS. 2A-2C having a pouch wrapper 202 and that at least partially defines a cavity 210 and a filling material 212 disposed in the cavity 210 is the same as the oral pouch product 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1A and IB except that the pouch wrapper 202 includes one or more seals or seams, including longitudinal seal 204 and fin seals 206. The pouch wrapper 202 has one or more markings 250 as detailed above.

[0155] Each fin seal 206 may be formed by bringing together an inner surface of the outer web 208 of the pouch wrapper 202 and another section of the inner surface of the outer web 208 in a superposed relation to form one of the fin seal. The longitudinal seal 204 may extend between the fin seals 206. In at least one example embodiment, the longitudinal seal 204 may include overlapping edge portions of an outer web 208 that are sealed together. In at least one example embodiment, the seals 204, 206 may have a dimension of less than or equal to about 1 millimeter. The sealing function can be accomplished by a food grade adhesive or by mutually sealing the overlapping edge portions, using thermal or sonic techniques.

[0156] In at least one example embodiment, opposing layers of an outer web 208, the longitudinal seal 204, and the fin seals 206 may define the cavity 210 therebetween. In at leastone example embodiment, the filling material 212 may substantially fill the cavity 210 of the oral pouch product 200. In other example embodiments, the filling material 212 may only partially fill the cavity 210 of the oral pouch product 200.

[0157] Although not illustrated, it should be appreciated that, in various other example embodiments, integrated fin and longitudinal seals may be used, as would be recognized by the skilled artisan. By overlapping a fin seal, the oral pouch product 200 may be made more comfortable for insertion in the adult consumer's mouth because there are no loose, unsealed edges that may stick out and snag the consumer's mouth during enjoyment. In addition, integrated fin and longitudinal seals may be stronger to reduce and / or prevent breakage during manufacture, packaging, shipment, placement, and / or use of the oral pouch product 200.

[0158] FIG. 3A is a side view of another example oral pouch product 300. FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view along line VII- VII of the oral pouch product 300 of FIG. 3 A.

[0159] The oral pouch product 300 illustrated in FIGS. 3A-3C having a pouch wrapper 304 that at least partially defines a cavity 306 and a filling material 308 disposed in the cavity 306 is the same as the oral pouch product 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1A and IB except that the oral pouch product 300 has a single seam or seal 302 along a pouch wrapper 304. The pouch wrapper 304 has one or more markings 350 as detailed above.

[0160] The pouch wrapper 304 can be sealed along the seam or seal 302 to define an inner cavity 306 that is configured to contain or hold the filling material 308. The single seam or seal 302 can be formed by bringing together an inner surface of an outer web 310 of the pouch wrapper 304 and another section of the inner surface of the outer web 310 in a superposed relation. The sealing function can be accomplished by a food grade adhesive or by mutual sealing the adjacent portions, using thermal or sonic techniques. In at least one example embodiment, as illustrated, the oral pouch product 300 may have a half-moon shape. Althoughnot illustrated, it should be appreciated that, in various other example embodiments, the pouch oral pouch product 300 may have a D-shape, boomerang, crescent, or other shape.

[0161] In at least one example embodiment, each oral pouch product (like the oral pouch products 100, 200, 300 illustrated in FIGS. 1A-3B) of a collection or group of two or more oral pouch products may have one or more markings. For example, in at least one example embodiment, a first oral pouch product of the collection or group of the two or more oral pouch products may have a first marking and a second oral pouch product of the collection or group of the two or more oral pouch products may have a second marking that is different from the first marking. In at least one example embodiment, a first oral pouch product of the collection or group of the two or more oral pouch products may have a first marking, a second oral pouch product of the collection or group of the two or more oral pouch products may have a second marking that is different from the first marking, and a third oral pouch product of the collection or group of the two or more oral pouch products may have a third marking that is different form the first marking and the second marking. In at least one example embodiment, each of the oral pouch products of the collection or group of the two or more oral pouch products may include at least one same marking. In at least one example embodiment, each of the oral pouch products of the collection or group of the two or more oral pouch products may include at least two same markings. In at least one example embodiment, each of the oral pouch products of the collection or group of the two or more oral pouch products may include at least three same markings.

[0162] The present disclosure provides methods for preparing oral pouch products, like the oral pouch products 100, 200, 300 illustrated in FIGS. 1A-3B. In at least one example embodiment, the methods may include preparing a pouch wrapper including one or more markings, where the preparing of the pouch wrapper includes embossing the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings and / or debossing the pouch wrapper to form atleast one of the one or more markings and / or hot stamping the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings. In at least one example embodiment, the method further includes filling the pouch wrapper. The pouch wrapper may be filled before the preparation of the pouch wrapper including the one or more markings or after the preparation of the pouch wrapper including the one or more markings.

[0163] While some example embodiments have been disclosed herein, it should be understood that other variations may be possible. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and all such modifications as would be obvious to one skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.

[0164] Although described with reference to specific examples and drawings, modifications, additions and substitutions of example embodiments may be variously made according to the description by those of ordinary skill in the art. For example, the described techniques may be performed in an order different with that of the methods described, and / or elements such as the described system, architecture, devices, circuit, and the like, may be connected or combined to be different from the above-described methods, or results may be appropriately achieved by other elements or equivalents.

[0165] Illustrative Embodiment 1. An oral pouch product comprising: a pouch wrapper defining a cavity, the pouch wrapper including one or more markings; and a filling material in the cavity.

[0166] Illustrative Embodiment 2. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 1, wherein at least one if the one or more markings include food grade inks, flavorants, or a combination of food grade inks and flavorants.

[0167] Illustrative Embodiment 3. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-2, wherein at least one of the one or more markings include embossed portions, debossed portions, or a combination of embossed portions and debossed portions.

[0168] Illustrative Embodiment 4. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-3, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after being exposed to an environment having a temperature greater than or equal to about 37 °C.

[0169] Illustrative Embodiment 5. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 4, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to the adult consumer only after being in the environment for a preselected or desired time period.

[0170] Illustrative Embodiment 6. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-5, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after being contacted with an aqueous solution.

[0171] Illustrative Embodiment 7. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 6, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to the adult consumer only after being in contact with the aqueous solution for a preselected or desired time period.

[0172] Illustrative Embodiment 8. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1—7, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible only after a preselected or desired time period.

[0173] Illustrative Embodiment 9. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-8, wherein at least one of the one or more markings include words, graphics, or a combination of words and graphics.

[0174] Illustrative Embodiment 10. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-9, wherein the pouch wrapper includes a non-woven, polymeric material.

[0175] Illustrative Embodiment 11. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 10, wherein the non-woven, polymeric material includes polyurethane.

[0176] Illustrative Embodiment 12. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-11, wherein the pouch wrapper is coated or impregnated with at a flavorant, a cannabis material, a tobacco material, a binder, a chemesthesis agent, a functional ingredient, a salivation inducing ingredient, or any combination thereof.

[0177] Illustrative Embodiment 13. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-12, wherein the filling material includes a tobacco plant material, a cannabis plant material, an energizing agent, or any combination thereof.

[0178] Illustrative Embodiment 14. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-13, wherein the filling material includes a dry component, and a liquid component.

[0179] Illustrative Embodiment 15. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 14, wherein the liquid component includes nicotine.

[0180] Illustrative Embodiment 16. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-15, wherein the filling material includes nicotine.

[0181] Illustrative Embodiment 17. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 16, wherein the nicotine includes tobacco-derived nicotine.

[0182] Illustrative Embodiment 18. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 16, wherein the nicotine includes synthetic nicotine.

[0183] Illustrative Embodiment 19. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-18, wherein the filling material includes at least one triglyceride.

[0184] Illustrative Embodiment 20. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-19, wherein the filling material includes a medium chain triglyceride.

[0185] Illustrative Embodiment 21. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-20, wherein the filling material includes a medium chain triglyceride and nicotine.

[0186] Illustrative Embodiment 22. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-21, wherein the oral pouch product does not include water.

[0187] Illustrative Embodiment 23. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-22, wherein the oral pouch product includes water in an amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent.

[0188] Illustrative Embodiment 24. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 1-23, wherein the pouch wrapper includes paper.

[0189] Illustrative Embodiment 25. An oral pouch product for comprising: a filling material including a tobacco plant material, nicotine, a cannabis plant material, an energizing agent, or any combination thereof; and a polymeric material surrounding the filling material, the polymeric material including one or more markings, at least one of the one or more markings including food grade inks, embossed portions, debossed portions, flavorants, or any combination thereof.

[0190] Illustrative Embodiment 26. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 25, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after being exposed to an environment having a temperature greater than or equal to about 37 °C.

[0191] Illustrative Embodiment 27. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 26, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to the adult consumer only after being in the environment for a preselected or desired time period.

[0192] Illustrative Embodiment 28. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 25-27, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after being contacted with an aqueous solution.

[0193] Illustrative Embodiment 29. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 28, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to the adult consumer only after being in contact with the aqueous solution for a preselected or desired time period.

[0194] Illustrative Embodiment 30. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 25-29, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after a preselected or desired time period.

[0195] Illustrative Embodiment 31. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 25-30, wherein the nicotine includes tobacco-derived nicotine.

[0196] Illustrative Embodiment 32. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 25-31, wherein the nicotine includes synthetic nicotine.

[0197] Illustrative Embodiment 33. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 25-32, wherein the filling material includes at least one triglyceride.

[0198] Illustrative Embodiment 34. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 25-33, wherein the filling material includes a medium chain triglyceride.

[0199] Illustrative Embodiment 35. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 25-34, wherein the filling material includes a medium chain triglyceride and nicotine.

[0200] Illustrative Embodiment 36. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 25-35, wherein the oral pouch product does not include water.

[0201] Illustrative Embodiment 37. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 25-36, wherein the oral pouch product includes water in an amount less than or equal to about 5 weight percent.

[0202] Illustrative Embodiment 38. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 25-37, wherein the polymeric material comprises polyurethane.

[0203] Illustrative Embodiment 39. A method for preparing an oral pouch product, the method comprising: preparing a pouch wrapper including one or more markings.

[0204] Illustrative Embodiment 40. The method of illustrative embodiment 39, wherein the method further includes, after the preparing of the pouch wrapper, filling the pouch wrapper.

[0205] Illustrative Embodiment 41. The method of any of illustrative embodiments 39-40, wherein the method further includes, before the preparing of the pouch wrapper, filling the pouch wrapper.

[0206] Illustrative Embodiment 42. The method of any of illustrative embodiments 39-41 , wherein the preparing of the pouch wrapper includes: embossing the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings.

[0207] Illustrative Embodiment 43. The method of any of illustrative embodiments 39-42, wherein the preparing of the pouch wrapper includes debossing the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings.

[0208] Illustrative Embodiment 44. The method of any of illustrative embodiments 39-43, wherein the preparing of the pouch wrapper includes: hot stamping the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings.

[0209] Illustrative Embodiment 45. An oral pouch product comprising: a pouch wrapper defining a cavity, the pouch wrapper including one or more markings; and a filling material in the cavity.

[0210] Illustrative Embodiment 46. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 45, wherein at least one if the one or more markings include food grade inks, flavorants, or a combination of food grade inks and flavorants.

[0211] Illustrative Embodiment 47. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 45-46, wherein at least one of the one or more markings include embossed portions, debossed portions, or a combination of embossed portions and debossed portions.

[0212] Illustrative Embodiment 48. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 45-47, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after being exposed to an environment having a temperature greater than or equal to about 37 °C.

[0213] Illustrative Embodiment 49. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 48, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to the adult consumer only after being in the environment for a preselected or desired time period.

[0214] Illustrative Embodiment 50. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 45-49, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after being contacted with an aqueous solution.

[0215] Illustrative Embodiment 51. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 50, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to the adult consumer only after being in contact with the aqueous solution for a preselected or desired time period.

[0216] Illustrative Embodiment 52. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 45-51, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible only after a preselected or desired time period.

[0217] Illustrative Embodiment 53. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 45-52, wherein at least one of the one or more markings include words, graphics, or a combination of words and graphics.

[0218] Illustrative Embodiment 54. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 45-53, wherein the pouch wrapper includes a non-woven, polymeric material.

[0219] Illustrative Embodiment 55. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 45-54, wherein the pouch wrapper is coated or impregnated with at a flavorant, a cannabis material, a tobacco material, a binder, a chemesthesis agent, a functional ingredient, a salivation inducing ingredient, or any combination thereof.

[0220] Illustrative Embodiment 56. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 45-55, wherein the filling material includes a tobacco plant material, a cannabis plant material, an energizing agent, or any combination thereof.

[0221] Illustrative Embodiment 57. An oral pouch product for comprising: a filling material including a tobacco plant material, nicotine, a cannabis plant material, an energizing agent, or any combination thereof; and a polymeric material surrounding the filling material, the polymeric material including one or more markings, at least one of the one or more markings including food grade inks, embossed portions, debossed portions, flavorants, or any combination thereof.

[0222] Illustrative Embodiment 58. The oral pouch product of illustrative embodiment 57, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after being exposed to an environment having a temperature greater than or equal to about 37 °C.

[0223] Illustrative Embodiment 59. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 57-58, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after being contacted with an aqueous solution.

[0224] Illustrative Embodiment 60. The oral pouch product of any of illustrative embodiments 57-59, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after a preselected or desired time period.

[0225] Illustrative Embodiment 61. A method for preparing an oral pouch product, the method comprising: preparing a pouch wrapper including one or more markings.

[0226] Illustrative Embodiment 62. The method of illustrative embodiment 61, wherein the preparing of the pouch wrapper includes: embossing the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings.

[0227] Illustrative Embodiment 63. The method of any of illustrative embodiments 61-62, wherein the preparing of the pouch wrapper includes: debossing the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings.

[0228] Illustrative Embodiment 64. The method of any of illustrative embodiments 61-63, wherein the preparing of the pouch wrapper includes: hot stamping the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. An oral pouch product comprising: a pouch wrapper defining a cavity, the pouch wrapper including one or more markings; and a filling material in the cavity.

2. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein at least one if the one or more markings include food grade inks, flavorants, or a combination of food grade inks and flavorants.

3. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more markings include embossed portions, debossed portions, or a combination of embossed portions and debossed portions.

4. The oral pouch product of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after being exposed to an environment having a temperature greater than or equal to about 37 °C.

5. The oral pouch product of claim 4, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to the adult consumer only after being in the environment for a preselected or desired time period.

6. The oral pouch product of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after being contacted with an aqueous solution.

7. The oral pouch product of claim 6, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to the adult consumer only after being in contact with the aqueous solution for a preselected or desired time period.

8. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible only after a preselected or desired time period.

9. The oral pouch product of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more markings include words, graphics, or a combination of words and graphics.

10. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein the pouch wrapper includes a non-woven, polymeric material.

11. The oral pouch product of claim 1 , wherein the pouch wrapper is coated or impregnated with at a flavorant, a cannabis material, a tobacco material, a binder, a chemesthesis agent, a functional ingredient, a salivation inducing ingredient, or any combination thereof.

12. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein the filling material includes a tobacco plant material, a cannabis plant material, an energizing agent, or any combination thereof.

13. An oral pouch product for comprising : a filling material including a tobacco plant material, nicotine, a cannabis plant material, an energizing agent, or any combination thereof; anda polymeric material surrounding the filling material, the polymeric material including one or more markings, at least one of the one or more markings including food grade inks, embossed portions, debossed portions, flavorants, or any combination thereof.

14. The oral pouch product of claim 13, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after being exposed to an environment having a temperature greater than or equal to about 37 °C.

15. The oral pouch product of claim 13, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after being contacted with an aqueous solution.

16. The oral pouch product of claim 13, wherein at least one of the one or more markings become visible to an adult consumer only after a preselected or desired time period.

17. A method for preparing an oral pouch product, the method comprising: preparing a pouch wrapper including one or more markings.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the preparing of the pouch wrapper includes: embossing the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings.

19. The method of claim 17, wherein the preparing of the pouch wrapper includes: debossing the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings.

20. The method of claim 17, wherein the preparing of the pouch wrapper includes: hot stamping the pouch wrapper to form at least one of the one or more markings.

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