MODIFICATION OF BACTERIAL PROFILE OF TOBACCO

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20170273350A1
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15618900

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A method of modifying the content of certain bacteria in uncured tobacco material is provided, the method including contacting an uncured tobacco material with a treatment solution, wherein the treatment solution is selected from the group consisting of: (i) a solution comprising salt, sugar, or a combination thereof; (ii) a solution comprising one or more enzymes; and (iii) a solution comprising one or more probiotics, wherein said contacting provides a treated tobacco material having a reduced total bacterial content following harvest. In certain embodiments, the treated tobacco material is subsequently cured, and can optionally be fermented. Smoking articles and smokeless tobacco products including such treated tobacco materials are also provided.

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REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO R401 NORTH MAIN STREET WINSTON-SALEM NORTH CAROLINA 27101 27101

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Marshall, Jerry Wayne Stokesdale, US 31 378
Moldoveanu, Serban C Winston-Salem, US 23 179
Riddick, Marvin Glenn Winston-Salem, US 11 74

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