Polysaccharide-based tobacco gel compositions
Compositions include an aqueous polysaccharide-based gellant system including a polysaccharide and a gel modifier, and a tobacco material. Other compositions include a cellulose matrix, a tobacco material, and a water-soluble polymer. Still other compositions include an alginate, a tobacco material, and an alginate crosslinker. These compositions may be placed in a cartridge for use in a device for delivering nicotine to a user.
1 . A composition comprising:
an aqueous polysaccharide-based gellant system comprising:
a polysaccharide; and
a gel modifier, wherein the gel modifier is a water-soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of a poloxamer, a polyether, a polyacrylamide, a polyoxazoline, a polyphosphate, an albumin, and combinations thereof; and
a tobacco material;
wherein the polysaccharide comprises a cellulose matrix, the tobacco material is disposed within the cellulose matrix, and the water-soluble polymer encapsulates the cellulose matrix.
2 . The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a hydrated ionic clay.
3 . The composition of claim 2 , wherein the hydrated ionic clay is between 1 wt % to 10 wt % of the composition.
4 . The composition of claim 3 , wherein the hydrated ionic clay is between 1 wt % to 4 wt % of the composition.
5 . The composition of claim 4 , wherein the hydrated ionic clay is between 1 wt % to 3 wt % of the composition.
6 . The composition of claim 5 , wherein the hydrated ionic clay is between 1 wt % to 2 wt % of the composition.
7 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the tobacco material is between 5 wt % to 95 wt % of the composition.
8 . The composition of claim 7 , wherein the tobacco material is between 40 wt % to 90 wt % of the composition.
9 . The composition of claim 8 , wherein the tobacco material is between 40 wt % to 80 wt % of the composition.
10 . The composition of claim 9 , wherein the tobacco material is between 40 wt % to 60 wt % of the composition.
11 . The composition of claim 10 , wherein the tobacco material is between 40 wt % to 50 wt % of the composition.
12 . The composition of claim 7 , wherein the tobacco material is between 50 wt % to 90 wt % of the composition.
13 . The composition of claim 12 , wherein the tobacco material is between 50 wt % to 80 wt % of the composition.
14 . The composition of claim 13 , wherein the tobacco material is between 50 wt % to 70 wt % of the composition.
15 . The composition of claim 14 , wherein the tobacco material is between 50 wt % to 60 wt % of the composition.
16 . The composition of claim 7 , wherein the tobacco material is between 80 wt % to 95 wt % of the composition.
17 . The composition of claim 16 , wherein the tobacco material is between 90 wt % to 95 wt % of the composition.
18 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein water is present between 5 wt % to 90 wt % of the composition.