Patent ID: 9167847
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: A23P,A23V,A24B

Abstract:
1. A process for preparing coated tobacco particles suitable for usage in a smokeless tobacco product, comprising: (a) combining finely-divided particles of tobacco with one or more proteins in a liquid medium, under conditions effective to adsorb the protein onto at least a portion of a surface of the finely-divided particles of tobacco to form a first layer; and (b) mixing one or more polysaccharide compositions comprising a pectin and a carrageenan with the liquid medium under conditions effective to adsorb at least some of the pectin onto at least a portion of a surface of the first layer to form a second layer, to form a coacervate of coated particles of tobacco and a depleted liquid medium, wherein the resulting coacervate of coated tobacco particles has a color lighter than raw tobacco and when placed in the mouth are capable of swelling upon contact with saliva to provide a pleasant in-mouth feel and the release of tobacco flavor.