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Nicotine removal process and product produced thereby

  • US 4,848,373 A
  • Filed: 04/13/1987
  • Issued: 07/18/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for removing nicotine from tobacco comprising the steps of:

  • (a) mixing a tobacco having a moisture level of about 25% to about 53% by weight with an alkalinizing agent to obtain a mixture having a pH of about 8 to about 11; and

    (b) maintaining the mixture in an aerobic environment at a temperature of about 40°

    F. to about 120°

    F., at a pressure of about 1 atmosphere for a period of about 4 to about 14 weeks thereby removing nicotine from the tobacco.

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