Process for reduction of nitrate and nicotine content of tobacco

Details Process for reduction of nitrate and nicotine content of tobacco Process for reduction of nitrate and nicotine content of tobacco

1978-06-15

1985-12-10

Millin, V.

Tobacco

Tobacco treatment

Extraction of component, other than moisture, by contact...

131308, 131356, 131370, 435267, A24B 314, A24B 1502

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active

045572801

ABSTRACT:
A process for the reduction of the nitrate and nicotine contents of tobacco by microbial treatment is disclosed wherein tobacco materials are subjected, under controlled conditions, to the action of a microorganism effective to degrade nitrates and alkaloids (nicotine) through a biochemical reaction. The microorganism is combined or grown in the presence of a nitrate containing compound in relatively small quantities. Tobacco treated in accordance with this process has a reduced nitrate and nicotine content, and when incorporated into a tobacco smoking product thereby produces a mild smoke, having reduced nitrogen oxides, hydrogen cyanide and nicotine content. However, there is no loss of desirable flavor, taste and smoking properties.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3829377 (1974-08-01), Hashimoato
patent: 3847164 (1974-11-01), Mattina et al.
patent: 4131118 (1978-12-01), Gellatly et al.

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