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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 16, 2013
Souza Cruz S.a., Rio de Janeiro, BR;
Geraldo Henrique Nunes de Oliveira, Rio Grande do Sul, BR;
Gilson Rufino Sant'anna, Rio Grande do Sul, BR;
Carlos Adriano Costa Urbano, Rio Grande do Sul, BR;
Souza Cruz S.A., Rio de Janeiro, BR;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process of treating tobacco for the development of distinctive organoleptic properties, wherein said process comprises the following steps: (a) inserting the previously moistened tobacco to be treated in a closed vessel; (b) monitoring the treatment environment temperature to keep the temperature of the moistened tobacco substantially uniform; (c) keeping the material under treatment for a period of time sufficient for the development of distinguishing flavor and taste; and (d) removing the treated tobacco with an appropriate moisture content having customized flavor features of the product; wherein the material is gently and continuously revolved during the whole treatment in a way not to fragmentize or otherwise damage the raw material being treated.