Process of treating tobacco for the development of distinctive organoleptic properties, uses thereof and smoking article

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PATENT NO 9622507
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14429624

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The present invention relates to a process of treating tobacco for the development of distinctive organoleptic properties, wherein said process comprises the following steps: (a) inserting the previously moistened tobacco to be treated in a closed vessel; (b) monitoring the treatment environment temperature to keep the temperature of the moistened tobacco substantially uniform; (c) keeping the material under treatment for a period of time sufficient for the development of distinguishing flavor and taste; and (d) removing the treated tobacco with an appropriate moisture content having customized flavor features of the product; wherein the material is gently and continuously revolved during the whole treatment in a way not to fragmentize or otherwise damage the raw material being treated.

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SOUZA CRUZ S A20091-020 RIO DE JANEIRO RJ

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Nunes, de Oliveira Geraldo Henrique Rio Grande do Sul, BR 2 0
Sant'anna, Gilson Rufino Rio Grande do Sul, BR 3 0
Urbano, Carlos Adriano Costa Rio Grande do Sul, BR 2 0

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