Composition for Tobacco Substitute
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1. A composition for use as a tobacco substitute, the composition comprising:
- an herbal component including pueraria;
a binder to create cohesion; and
a humectant to maintain moisture content.
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Abstract
Compositions and methods for making same are presented that act as substitutes for tobacco and tobacco products. Use is made of a genus of plants called pueraria, and more specifically the kudzu species, which is processed and packaged to taste and feel similar to natural tobacco. Various enhancers and flavors are added to appeal to various tastes.
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1. A composition for use as a tobacco substitute, the composition comprising:
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an herbal component including pueraria;
a binder to create cohesion; and a humectant to maintain moisture content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A composition for use as a tobacco substitute, the composition comprising:
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45 to 80 percent by weight pueraria leaves as a base herb; 20 to 50 percent by weight glycerin as a binder and humectant; 0.00005 to 5 percent by weight flavoring as either essential oils or powder; and 0.00001 to 0.0002 percent by weight salt to provide flavor enhancement and act as an abrasive. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for producing a tobacco substitute, the method comprising:
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providing an herbal component including pueraria;
adding a binder to create cohesion; and adding a humectant to maintain moisture content. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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