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US 12,610,974 B2Granted
Capsule clusters for oral consumption
AssigneePhilip Morris USA Inc.
InventorsDanielle R. Crawford, Shon Gedevani, William R. Sweeney, Chris Irving
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Abstract
An oral product includes a matrix including a mixture of a plurality of capsules, a powdered component, a viscous component and a binder and wherein the matrix is molded into a shape. In a preferred embodiment, the capsules provide functional and flavorful ingredients. In an embodiment, the matrix is enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.
Claims20
A method for preparing an oral product, the method comprising:
- forming a single layer coating on a matrix,
- the single layer coating including:
- a soluble, non-cross-linked component, and
- an insoluble, cross-linked component,
- the matrix including:
- a plurality of capsules, and
- a binder,
- the single layer coating and matrix together defining the oral product.
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