Sterilization process in the manufacturing of snuff
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1. A stabilization process for making a snuff product comprising the steps of:
- fermenting a snuff product; and
pasteurizing said snuff product at an elevated temperature of less than about 250°
F. for a selected time period to reduce the microflora bacteria count to no greater than about the 1×
102 level.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to tobacco and more particularly to a process for preparing a moist snuff product and the stabilization thereof to reduce the level of microflora bacteria and to provide normal tasting products with extended shelf-lives.
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1. A stabilization process for making a snuff product comprising the steps of:
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fermenting a snuff product; and pasteurizing said snuff product at an elevated temperature of less than about 250°
F. for a selected time period to reduce the microflora bacteria count to no greater than about the 1×
102 level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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