Inhibition of undesired sensory effects by the compound camphor
A smokeless tobacco product or medicinal nicotine product includes nicotine and camphor dissolved in a non-flavored oily carrier. Preferably, the camphor is present in a concentration ranging from about 600 ppm to about 1300 ppm. Also disclosed are methods of making such products.
1. A smokeless tobacco product, comprising:
nicotine, and
camphor dissolved in a non-flavored oily carrier,
wherein the nicotine is disposed in a portion of smokeless tobacco, wherein the product comprises a pouch comprising smokeless tobacco enclosed in a water-permeable wrapper, and wherein the camphor dissolved in said non-flavored oily carrier is in a coating on the wrapper of the pouch in an amount from about 600 to about 1300 ppm.
2. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the product has a soft edge.
3. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein said oily carrier is mineral oil.
4. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein said camphor is present in a concentration ranging from about 600 to 1200 ppm.