Process for preparation of reconstituted tobacco sheet
AssigneeRosen Enterprises, Inc.
InventorWilliam E. Rosen
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Abstract
An improvement in the production of all reconstituted tobacco sheet material is described which involves the reaction in situ of catalase and hydrogen peroxide within the mass of ingredients, including tobacco, which are ultimately formed into the finished reconstituted tobacco sheet.
Claims8
In a process of producing reconstituted tobacco sheet including the steps of (1) evenly distributing a plurality of finely divided tobacco particles throughout a spatial zone, and (2) thoroughly mixing said tobacco particles in a liquid solution containing catalase and hydrogen peroxide, (3) allowing said catalase and hydrogen peroxide to react in situ at ambient temperature and pressure in the presence of the tobacco and (4) causing said tobacco to aggregate into a self-supporting sheet.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.