Method for moisturizing a pouched product for oral use

Abstract

Described is a method for moisturizing a pouched product for oral use. The method includes the steps of: a) providing a plurality of pouched products, the pouched products having a first moisture content; b) laying down the pouched products on a support surface; and c) applying water with a water application tool comprising a water dispensing arrangement to the pouched products in a confined water application area of the support surface, to raise the moisture content to a second moisture content, the second moisture content being higher than the first moisture content, wherein the first moisture content is from 2% by weight to 30% by weight based on the total weight of the pouched product, and the second moisture content is from 20% by weight to 60% by weight based on the pouched product, the second moisture content being at least 25% higher than the first moisture content.

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