Tobacco – Tobacco treatment
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Crispino, Richard (Department: 1791)
Tobacco
Tobacco treatment
Reexamination Certificate
active
07992575
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for reducing levels of tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNA) in tobacco during barn curing. The method includes contacting tobacco with chlorate, sulfur, ozone or combinations thereof in amounts effective for controlling or reducing bacterial an/or fungal populations on or in tobacco.
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Chipley John R.
Cui Mingwu
Hart, III Robert F.
Nielsen Mark T.
Overbey Michael L.
Crispino Richard
Felton Michael J
Fish & Richardson P.C.
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
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