Inventors:
Ashok Kumar - Richmond VA, US
Carolina Marun - Midlothian VA, US
Gregory J. Griscik - Midlothian VA, US
David R. Golob - Richmond VA, US
Jon Regrut - Richmond VA, US
Suresh Shenoy - Richmond VA, US
William R. Sweeney - Richmond VA, US
Manuel Marquez-Sanchez - Midlothian VA, US
Assignee:
Philip Morris USA Inc. - Richmond VA
International Classification:
A24B 15/18
Abstract:
A consumable compressed tobacco product adapted to dissolve in an oral cavity. The compressed tobacco product is formed from a composition that includes at least one tobacco component, at least one flavorant, at least one filler-binder, at least one lubricant, at least one desiccant and at least one glidant. The compressed tobacco products are adapted to dissolve and provide tobacco satisfaction. A method of making a dissolvable compressed tobacco product is also provided.