EA042972B1 - TOBACCO MUSS - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a foam comprising a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalant, an aerosol-forming substance, a foam stabilizer and a foaming agent.

State of the art of the present invention

Foamed tobacco products have been known in the prior art, especially in the field of reconstituted tobacco products. Manufacturing processes typically involve forming reconstituted tobacco sheets containing finely divided tobacco particles with a foaming and foaming agent, followed by grinding the reconstituted sheets and blending with natural cut tobacco. Reconstituted tobacco products are commonly used in the manufacture of cigarettes.

For example, tobacco foams are used to make reconstituted tobacco, as disclosed, for example, in US 4,002,178 A, where the precursors (glycerol and propylene glycol) are used in an amount of less than 5% and the tobacco content is about 70%. US 7,500,485 B1 describes a foamed tobacco composition in which the tobacco content is approximately 40% by weight.

However, these foams are intended to be used by combustion using reconstituted tobacco as a substitute for tobacco.

In addition, tobacco-containing foams that are used for incineration, i. combustion are disclosed in US 7500485 B1, US 2016/286851 A1 and US 2011/088708 A1.

US 7500485 B1 relates to a foamed tobacco composition that contains tobacco particles, water and a foam stabilizer, which is a hydrophobically modified hydroxyalkylated carbohydrate, and its use in a low density tobacco sheet material, which can then be used to obtain a filler material for cigars, cigarettes or pipes.

US 2016/286851 A1 discloses a smoking composition comprising an aerosol-forming support and a flavoring precursor.

US 2011/088708 A1 describes smokable filler materials and a process for their preparation, wherein the smokable filler material contains a foaming agent, a chemically crosslinkable agent and a crosslinking agent.

The spread and popularity of e-cigarettes has been fueled by the need and possibility of new tobacco products designed to be vaporized and inhaled by smokers. Electronic cigarettes or similar devices such as electronic tubes typically produce an aerosol by heating a liquid containing an aerosol-forming agent, water, optionally an additional flavoring agent, and nicotine. Overall, this can lead to an uneven smoking profile in which the perceived aroma on puffs can vary significantly, for example due to inefficient extraction of key compounds by the liquid.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an article that can exhibit a more uniform evaporation profile and thereby provide a uniform smoking profile to the smoker.

Brief summary of the present invention

The present inventors have found that an aerosol containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalant can be more evenly released from a foam containing an aerosol-forming substance.

The first aspect of the present invention relates to a foam material that comprises a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalant, an aerosol-forming substance, a foam stabilizer and a foaming agent, wherein the mass of the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or the inhalant is from 0.1 to 33 wt. % with respect to the mass of the foam, and the mass of the aerosol-forming substance is from 10 to 70 wt.% with respect to the mass of the foam. In addition, according to the second aspect, a foam is disclosed, which is mainly composed of a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalable substance, an aerosol-forming substance, a foam stabilizer and a foaming agent.

In certain embodiments, the foam comprises a tobacco ingredient and/or inhalant, an aerosol-forming agent, a foam stabilizer, and a foaming agent, as well as inevitable impurities. In addition, according to the third aspect, a foam is disclosed, which consists of a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalable substance, an aerosol-forming substance, a foam stabilizing agent, and a foaming agent, wherein the foaming agent is preferably a protein-free polysaccharide, and the mass of the foaming agent is less than than 20 wt.% in relation to the mass of the foam. More preferably, the mass of foaming agent is less than 10 wt.%, and most preferably, the mass of foaming agent is less than 5 wt.% relative to the mass of foam.

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According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for producing an aerosol is disclosed, in which a foam material is heated, which is composed of a tobacco flavor-containing substance, an aerosol-forming substance, a foam stabilizer and a foaming agent, in particular the foam according to the first and/or second and/or third aspects of the present invention, in the absence of combustion at a temperature of from 150 to 350°C.

Further provided is a method for producing a foam, wherein an aerosol-forming agent, a foaming agent and optionally a solvent are mixed with heating, a gas is optionally introduced, a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalant is added to the mixture, a foam stabilizing agent is added, and the mixture is cooled.

In addition, disclosed is a method for producing a foam material, in which an aerosol-forming agent and optionally a solvent are mixed with heating; adding a tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhalant to the mixture; add a foaming agent; optionally introducing gas; a foam stabilizer is added and the mixture is cooled.

In particular, foams according to the first, second and third aspects of the present invention can be obtained by the present methods.

Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method for introducing foam into an aerosol producing device, in which method the foam is reversibly introduced into the receiving part of the device, and while the receiving part is in process connection with a heat transfer system to obtain an aerosol from the aforementioned foam.

In addition, a set for the introduction of foam is also described, which consists of a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and / or an inhaled substance, containing:

a foam containing a foam stabilizer, a foaming agent, and optionally a first aerosol generating agent; and a mixture comprising a tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or an inhalant substance and a second aerosol-forming substance, wherein the mass of the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhalant substance is from 0.1 to 33 wt.% relative to the mass of the foam and the mixture, and the total weight of the first and second aerosol forming substances in the set is from 10 to 80 wt.%, preferably from 40 to 70 wt.% in relation to the mass of the foam and the mixture.

In addition, the present invention relates to a foam containing a foam stabilizer, a foaming agent and an aerosol-forming agent, wherein the mass of the aerosol-forming agent in the foam is from 10 to 80 wt.%, preferably from 40 to 70 wt.%, relative to the mass of the foam.

In addition, a package containing a foam according to the present invention is described, i.e. according to the first, second and third aspects discussed above, which are a foam stabilizing agent, a foaming agent and an aerosolizing agent, wherein the mass of the aerosolizing agent in the foam is from 10 to 80 wt.%, preferably from 40 to 70 wt.% in relation to to the mass of foam.

Additional aspects and embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in the dependent claims, and they can be found in the following description and examples, without being limited to them.

Brief description of the figures

The accompanying figures are intended to illustrate embodiments of the present invention and contribute to its improved understanding. In conjunction with the description, they serve to explain the concepts and principles of the present invention. Based on the figures, other embodiments and many of the claimed advantages can be produced.

In FIG. 1 shows the smoking profile of a tobacco mousse containing the present foam.

In FIG. 2-8 show the results obtained in the present Example 16.

Detailed disclosure of the present invention

Definitions.

Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as generally understood by a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains.

All meanings given in the present invention should be understood as followed by the word approximately, unless other meanings clearly follow from the context.

The open cell foam used in the present invention should be understood as such that the gas pockets in the foam are connected to each other, as opposed to closed cell foam where the gas is in separate pockets, each of which is completely surrounded by foam.

The tobacco ingredient-containing substance may be any compound, mixture, particulate matter and/or solution that contains and/or carries a tobacco ingredient artificially placed or naturally present in tobacco, such as tobacco, tobacco particles, tobacco

- 2 042972 flavor and/or nicotine. On the other hand, an example of an artificially introduced non-tobacco specific flavor is menthol.

The inhalable substance can be any compound, mixture, solid and/or solution that can be inhaled, for example in the form of a gas and/or aerosol, and it, for example, contains and/or carries at least one substance from the stimulant a substance such as, for example, caffeine, guarana, and combinations thereof; and/or a flavoring agent, such as, for example, menthol, natural and/or artificial plant flavors, saccharides, animal-based flavors, and combinations thereof. The inhalable substances may be present in approximately the same proportion as the aerosol-forming substance present in conventional electronic cigarette liquids, which are well known to those skilled in the art.

An aerosol-forming substance may be any compound, mixture and/or solution that is capable of forming an aerosol, for example, when heated and/or when mixed with a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalable substance.

The aerosol producing device according to the present invention is not limited in a particular way, and is used to produce an aerosol. It may be, for example, an electronic cigarette or a similar device such as electronic tubes.

Electronic cigarettes or similar devices such as electronic tubes, which are referred to in the present invention, are not limited in a particular way, and can be used in obtaining an aerosol inhaled by a user. In certain embodiments, they may include a mouthpiece, a heater, a receptacle, such as a container, and a housing.

The container is not specifically limited, and may be a storage device into which, for example, real foam can be reversibly placed. It may, for example, be in the form of a cylinder, cone, rod and/or cuboid, but is not limited to these shapes.

The induction heating system, which is mentioned in the present invention and given as an example of a heater, is not limited in a particular way, and can be any system using electromagnetic induction generated by a coil located around an electrically conductive material, more specifically, a ferromagnetic material, which is designed to produce heat. .

When used herein, the term wt.% should be understood as a mass percentage in relation to the total weight of the foam, unless specifically indicated otherwise. According to the present invention, all amounts are given in mass percent, unless otherwise clearly indicated and is not obvious from the context. In addition, according to the present invention, the weight percentages of all components of a particular foam add up to 100 wt.%. Thus, the weight percentage is calculated by dividing the weight of each component by the total weight of the foam, unless otherwise indicated and is not obvious from the context.

The particle sizes that are described in the present invention can be measured by any suitable method, such as, for example, sieving or laser diffraction, preferably sieving.

The present invention relates to a foam comprising: a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalant, an aerosol-forming substance, a foam stabilizer and a foaming agent, wherein the mass of the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or the inhalable substance is from 0.1 to 33 wt.%. in relation to the mass of the foam, and the mass of the aerosol-forming substance is from 10 to 80 wt.%, preferably from 40 to 70 wt.%, particularly preferably from 45 to 65 wt.% in relation to the mass of the foam.

In certain embodiments, the addition of up to 100 wt.% in relation to the mass of the foam is mainly foam stabilizer and foaming agent. In certain embodiments, the foam may contain small amounts of water and/or an acid and/or an ester, such as glycerol diacetate (diacetin), with a water content of up to 15% by weight, preferably up to 5% by weight, more preferably up to 3.5 wt.%, even more preferably up to 2.5 wt.%, more preferably up to 1.5 wt.% and most preferably from 0.5 to 1.5 wt.%, at least from 0.5 to 1.5 wt%. In certain embodiments, water and/or acid and/or an ester, such as diacetin, is absent, or at least present in an amount of less than 1% by weight, in the present foam. Combustion devices, such as smoking articles, typically contain higher levels of water because the dry smoke does not taste good enough. On the other hand, true foams do not burn and the aerosolizing agent can carry flavors and/or aromas in such a way that the amount of water can be kept low, although some small amounts of water can help reduce any vapor hardness and soften the smoking experience. Similarly, adding a small amount of diacetin (preferably

- 3 042972 component less than 1 wt.%) can also reduce any hardness of the produced aerosol, which is felt by users.

In addition, according to the second aspect, a foam material is disclosed, which is mainly composed of a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalant substance, an aerosol-forming substance, a foam stabilizing agent, and a foaming agent. According to the second aspect of the present invention, the foam may contain small amounts of water and/or acid and/or ester, such as diacetin, up to 5% by weight, preferably up to 3.5% by weight, more preferably up to 2.5% by weight. wt.%, even more preferably up to 1.5 wt.%.

In certain embodiments, the foam may comprise a tobacco ingredient and/or inhalant, an aerosol-forming agent, a foam stabilizer, and a foaming agent. According to such an embodiment, of course, unavoidable impurities may be present.

The third aspect of the present invention relates to a foam that is comprised of: a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalable substance, an aerosol-forming substance, a foam stabilizing agent and a foaming agent, wherein the foaming agent is a protein-free polysaccharide, and the mass of the foaming agent is less than 20 wt. .% relative to the mass of the foam. According to certain embodiments of the third aspect, in the foam, the mass of the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or the inhalant is from 0.1 to 40 wt.%, preferably from 0.1 to 33 wt.%, relative to the mass of the foam, and/or the mass of the forming the aerosol of the substance is from 10 to 80 wt.%, preferably from 40 to 70 wt.% in relation to the mass of the foam.

In certain embodiments, the present foams, ie. the materials of the first, second, and third aspects may be designed to be heated but not combustible, i. e. they are used in a device not intended for combustion. Thus, the use of the present foams as non-combustible articles and their use in non-combustible devices, such as vaping devices such as electronic cigarettes, electronic tubes and similar devices, is also disclosed. The foams according to the first, second and third aspects can be used in an evaporative device containing a heater for heating the foam to a temperature of not more than 350°C, preferably not more than 300°C, more preferably below 300°C and most preferably from 220 to 270°C.

The following description refers to the foams according to the first, second and third aspects, unless otherwise specifically follows from the context.

The present foams are preferably not intended for combustion, i. e. they are used in such a way that they are not heated to a temperature at which they burn, but only to a temperature at which at least their components, in particular at least mainly the aerosol-forming substance, and preferably at least a part a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalant, preferably also a substance and/or an inhalant containing mainly a tobacco ingredient. In the present foams, at least some of the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or the inhalant is preferably attached to the foam structure and/or absorbed by the foam structure, which is mainly a foaming agent and a foaming agent, so that it can be easily released along with the forming agent. aerosol substance when heated. In addition, it is possible that some parts of the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or the inhalant are associated with the structure of the foam, and the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or the inhalant is extracted during its heating, so that the flavor of the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or or inhaled substance is released together with the aerosol-forming substance. In certain embodiments, the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhalant is only configured to be released when heated along with the aerosol-forming substance by being substantially adsorbed and/or absorbed into the foam structure. In this respect, as the present inventors have shown, there may be a loss of foam weight, which indicates that at least the bulk of the blowing agent and the foam stabilizer remain. The structure of the foam is thought to be primarily a foaming agent that provides encapsulation to attach and/or absorb the aerosolizing agent and tobacco ingredient-containing agent and/or inhalant, while the foam stabilizer stabilizes the foam to retain the shape of the foam.

In certain embodiments, only a small amount or substantially zero amount, such as zero amount of the aerosol-forming agent, participates in the formation of the foam, i.e. binds in the foam. The aerosol-forming substance preferably does not form a foam structure and is preferably primarily attached to

- 4 042972 the structure of the foam and/or embedded in the structure of the foam, for example, is trapped in its pores at an ambient temperature of, for example, from 0 to 40°C, for example, at room temperature from about 20 to about 25°C.

Thus, in certain embodiments, the present foams will exhibit significant weight loss when the aerosol-forming agent is heated to at least a temperature at which the aerosol-generating agent vaporizes, for example, to a temperature that is at least as high as the maximum temperature. boiling point of all aerosol-forming substances contained, but preferably below the temperature at which the foam burns. Thus, the present invention also relates to a foam which is formed by heating the foam according to the first and/or second and/or third aspects, in particular to a temperature which is at least as high as the maximum boiling point of of all aerosol-forming substances contained, but preferably below the temperature at which the foam burns, wherein the weight loss of the starting foam on heating is in particular at least 40 wt.%, preferably at least 45 wt.%, more preferably at least 50 wt.%, particularly preferably at least 60 wt.%.

In addition, in certain embodiments, the foams are not bonded and/or bonded to the carrier, i.e. they can be used in their pure form, i.e. as a standalone foam. In particular, in certain embodiments, the foams are not bonded to the substrate, but are used in their pure form. Thus, in certain embodiments, the present foams are stable enough to be used in their pure form, i. they are self-contained and have sufficient rigidity so that they do not flex when lifted and do not require additional support to stabilize them.

In certain embodiments, the present foams are biodegradable.

The following description refers to the aforementioned foams according to the first, second and third aspects of the present invention and thus covers each of said foams. All present foams may be present, for example in the form of a mousse.

The structure of the foam in the foams is not particularly limited and may contain, for example, trapped air bubbles and/or bubbles of other gases such as nitrogen or oxygen, such as air bubbles. It may be present as an open structure having a large surface area which allows heat and aerosol to circulate through the foam, in particular during heating, thus providing uniform heating, good aerosol quality and extremely efficient extraction of the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhaled substance. In certain embodiments, the foam is an open cell foam. It may be liquid foam, dry foam, solid foam or granules, preferably dry foam, solid foam or granules. The foaming agent can typically capture bubbles when foam is formed, such as by whipping, and the foam stabilizer can reduce and even prevent foam breakdown. The foam bubbles may have an average diameter in the range of 20 to 120 microns, such as 50 to 100 microns, such as 60 to 80 microns, and approximately 98% of the bubbles may have a diameter of 160 microns or less, such as 140 microns or less, for example, 120 µm or less. The foam may be in any suitable form for incorporation into an electronic cigarette. In certain embodiments, the present foam comprises at least one blind or through hole that allows aerosol to circulate and pass through the foam, such as one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten or more through holes. passing through the foam. An exemplary shape is an annular tube shaped opening through a piece of foam of any shape, such as a through hole that is about 1 cm or 3 mm in diameter, for example, or may be a square, a star, or any other shape of any size. In certain embodiments, the foam has a structure having a large surface area, such as having at least one surface, with at least one distance between any two sides of the surface, or a diameter that is sufficiently greater than the thickness of the foam. Thus, the foam may be in the form of a disk, such as a cylindrical disk, a thin plate, etc. In certain embodiments, at least one opening extends through at least one surface, with at least one distance between any two sides of the surface or diameter sufficiently greater than the thickness of the foam.

To provide an authentic flavor, a substance containing a tobacco ingredient, such as tobacco, can be used and is not limited in a particular way. In certain embodiments, the tobacco ingredient-containing substance of the present foam is at least one selected from the group consisting of tobacco, a tobacco flavor such as various tobacco extracts, and nicotine or a derivative thereof. Tobacco, tobacco flavor and/or nicotine can be obtained from any part of the tobacco plant (seeds, stem, leaves, etc.).

Similarly, the inhalant is not limited in any particular way, and may be, for example, at least one substance such as a stimulant such as caffeine, guarana, and combinations thereof, and/or a flavoring agent, such as menthol, natural and/or artificial botanicals. flavoring agents, eg known flavoring agents used in traditional e-liquids volatilizing these liquids, for example, in appropriate amounts used, as well as saccharides, flavoring agents of animal origin, and combinations thereof.

The tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhalant is present in the present foam in an amount of preferably 0.1 to 40% by weight, more preferably 0.1 to 33% by weight, based on the weight of the foam. If the amount of tobacco is increased above 40% by weight, in particular above 33% by weight, relative to the mass of the foam, for example by means of a stabilizing agent, the foam, for example in a mousse, can become excessively brittle and unstable. In addition, if the amount of tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhalant is increased above this level, the amount of aerosol-generating substance may be reduced, which can produce an aerosol having a reduced TPM (total solids content, which is the amount of aerosol substance retained in the filter when inhaled by the user). In certain embodiments, the amount of the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhalant present in the foam is from 1 to 30 wt.% relative to the mass of the foam, preferably from 3 to 29 wt.%, more preferably from 5 to 28 wt.%, more preferably from 10 to 28 wt.%, even more preferably from 11 to 27.5 wt.%, for example, 15 to 25 wt.%, for example, from 11 to 23 wt.%, for example, from 17 to 21 wt.%.

In certain embodiments, the tobacco ingredient-containing substance comprises tobacco particles having a particle size of less than 200 microns, preferably less than 150 microns, more preferably less than 100 microns, even more preferably less than 50 microns, more preferably less than 30 microns, for example, from 2 to 150 µm, such as 5 to 100 µm, such as 5 to 50 µm, such as 5 to 30 µm, such as 5 to 15 µm, such as 20 to 50 µm, such as 60 to 90 µm. The particle size can be measured by sieving and the particles can be obtained by any suitable grinding and/or milling process. In certain embodiments, the tobacco particles are substantially the same size, such as the same size.

However, tobacco particles having different sizes in two or more fractions may also be added, such as, for example, a first fraction of particles having a size of less than 30 µm, for example less than 20 µm, and a second fraction of particles having a size greater than 30 microns, such as greater than 50 microns, such as greater than 100 microns, such as greater than 200 microns, such as about 250 microns or more. Preferably, for example, the second fraction of tobacco particles larger than 30 µm is contained in a mixture of tobacco particles having different sizes in an amount of less than 90 wt.%, preferably 80 wt.%, or less, more preferably less than 50 wt.%, even more preferably less than 40 wt.%, even more preferably less than 30 wt.%, even more preferably 20 wt.% or less in relation to the total weight of tobacco particles. The addition of tobacco particles larger than 30 µm can reduce the hardness of the aerosol released from the foam when heated during the first puffs.

According to the present method, the foam stabilizer is not particularly limited as long as it can stabilize the foam to some extent after formation. In certain embodiments, the foam stabilizer of the present foam is selected from the group consisting of cellulose gum, hydroxyalkylated carbohydrates, appropriate derivatives, for example the corresponding salts, preferably the corresponding alkali metal salts, for example the corresponding sodium and/or potassium salts, and mixtures thereof. Both cellulose gum and hydroxyalkylated carbohydrates are not specifically limited. According to certain preferred embodiments, the foam stabilizer is a cellulose gum, in particular carboxymethyl cellulose or a corresponding derivative. An exemplary preferred cellulose gum that can be used according to the present invention is CEKOL® 2000, purified sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Another class of suitable foam stabilizers are hydroxyalkylated carbohydrates and more preferably cellulose ethers and related derivatives. Cellulose ethers or related derivatives which may

- 6 042972 may be used may contain at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl and hydroxypropyl groups. In addition, linear or branched substituted or unsubstituted alkyl radicals of 1 to 20 carbon atoms or aralkyl radicals of 7 to 20 carbon atoms may be present as substituents. Such a radical is preferably attached via an ether linking group. Suitable substituents may be, for example, a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, etc. In certain embodiments, the cellulose ether is selected from hydroxyethylcellulose, methylcellulose, methylhydroxyethylcellulose, ethylhydroxyethylcellulose, and mixtures thereof. In addition, mixtures of various cellulose gums, mixtures of various hydroxyalkylated carbohydrates, mixtures of one or more cellulose gums and one or more hydroxyalkylated carbohydrates, as well as derivatives of one or more of these substances, can be used. In addition, salts of said cellulose ethers may be present as derivatives, preferably the corresponding alkali metal salts, for example the corresponding sodium and/or potassium salts.

The amount of the foam stabilizer in the foam is not particularly limited, as long as a foam having suitable stability can be obtained. For example, the foam stabilizer may be present in an amount of 3 to 60% by weight, preferably 4 to 50% by weight, more preferably 4 to 45% by weight, more preferably 4.2 to 40% by weight, more preferably 4 ,5 to 20 wt.%, more preferably 5 to 20 wt.%, even more preferably 5.5 to 16 wt.%, for example, from 8 to 40 wt.%, for example, from 12 to 30 wt.%, for example, from 16 to 20 wt.%.

In addition, the blowing agent is not limited in a particular way. In certain embodiments, the foaming agent of the present foam is selected from the group consisting of agar-agar, gellan gum, lecithin, polyglycerol fatty acid esters, glycerol fatty acid esters, sorbitol fatty acid esters, and/or appropriate mixtures without any or restrictions. The preferred foaming agent is gellan gum. In particular, proteoglycans, as well as pectin and alginates, have been shown to be less suitable as blowing agents. The fatty acids contained therein are not particularly limited and may contain, for example, from 8 to 40 carbon atoms. Glycerol esters can be prepared by standard esterification methods. If esters of glycerol and fatty acids are used, the foaming agent may be an appropriate compound such as glycerol monostearate and/or glycerol monooleate. Esters of polyglycerol can be obtained by polymerization of glycerol in an alkaline medium, followed by appropriate reaction with certain fatty acids. Suitable polyglycerol esters may be hexaglycerol monooleate, octaglycerol monostearate and/or octaglycerol monooleate. The sorbitol fatty acid esters used in certain embodiments of the present invention may be sorbitol monostearate, sorbitol monooleate, and/or sorbitol monopalmitate. In addition, any possible combination of compounds belonging to the above classes can be used.

By selecting appropriate amounts of foaming agent and foam stabilizing agent, together with the tobacco ingredient-containing material and/or inhalant, a foam matrix can be formed and stabilized, which can contribute to foam hardness.

Like the foam stabilizer, the amount of the foaming agent is not limited in a certain way, as long as the foam is formed. For example, the foaming agent may be present in an amount of 0.5 to 12% by weight, preferably 1 to 11% by weight, more preferably 1.5 to 10% by weight, more preferably 1.8 to 9.5% by weight. %, more preferably from 2 to 9 wt.%, even more preferably from 2 to 7 wt.%, particularly preferably from 2.25 to 6.75 wt.%, for example, from 3 to 5.5 wt.%.

In addition, the aerosol-generating substance is also not particularly limited, and the foam may also contain more than one aerosol-generating substance, such as two, three or four such substances, for example, in the form of a mixture.

In certain embodiments, the aerosolizing agent of the present foam is selected from the group consisting of glycerol, glycol derivatives, sebacic acid esters, and/or appropriate mixtures, without any limitation. A glycol derivative that can be used in certain embodiments is propylene glycol, and a suitable sebacic acid ester can be di2-ethylhexyl sebacate. In addition, any possible combination of compounds belonging to the above classes can be used. For example, a combination of glycerin and propylene glycol can be used as an aerosol-forming agent. Preferred examples of the present aerosolizing agent are glycerin, propylene glycol and mixtures thereof, with glycerin and a mixture of propylene glycol and glycerin being more preferred, and the mixture

- 7 042972 propylene glycol and glycerin is even more preferred. In certain embodiments, at least glycerol is present as the aerosol-forming agent. In certain embodiments, glycerin and propylene glycol may be used in equal weight percentages, as well as different weight percentages. In certain embodiments, 10 to 95 wt. % glycerol and 5 to 90 wt. % propylene glycol, preferably 10 to 80 wt. % glycerol and 20 to 90 wt. 10 to 70 wt. % glycerol and 70 to 10 wt. % propylene glycol, for example, 15 to 65 wt. % glycerol and 65 to 15 wt. 40 wt.% propylene glycol, for example, from 20 to 40 wt.% glycerol and from 20 to 40 wt.% propylene glycol, and the total weight of the aerosol-forming substance is from 10 to 80 wt.%, preferably from 40 to 70 wt.% according to relative to the mass of the foam, so that the two components can be present in an appropriately set ratio. However, in certain embodiments, glycerol is used as the sole aerosol generating agent.

According to certain embodiments, a suitable ratio of propylene glycol and glycerol in a mixture containing these two compounds as an aerosol-forming substance or consisting of these two compounds as an aerosol-forming substance is, according to preferred embodiments, from 8:1 to 1:8, preferably from 80: 20 to 20:80, preferably 4:1 to 1:4, preferably 70:30 to 30:70, more preferably 1:2 to 2:1, e.g. 60:40 to 40:60, e.g. from 55:45 to 45:55, representing the mass ratio. In certain embodiments, glycerol is used in a larger amount than propylene glycol if both are used in the form of a mixture for the aerosol-forming agent or, in particular, are used as the aerosol-forming agent. In certain embodiments, glycerin is used in an amount of at least 55 wt%, preferably at least 60 wt%, based on the total amount of glycerol and propylene glycol in the aerosol-forming agent. Accordingly, in certain embodiments, the propylene glycol is used in an amount of not more than 45% by weight, preferably 40% by weight or less, based on the total amount of glycerol and propylene glycol in the aerosol-forming agent. In certain embodiments, the ratio between glycerol and propylene glycol is 20:80 to 90:10, preferably 40:60 to 85:15, more preferably 55:45 to 80:20, even more preferably 60:40 to 80:20, eg about 60:40, eg 60:40, based on the total amount of glycerol and propylene glycol in the aerosol-forming agent. The ratio of propylene glycol to glycerin can affect the base viscosity of the foam. An increased amount of glycerin leads to an increase in viscosity and improves the texture of the foam, such as mousse, and also provides improved release of the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or inhalant, creating an improved basis for inhalation due to improved mixing. In addition, an increased amount of glycerol can lead to a decrease in the level of initially generated vapor upon heating, which may affect the hardness of the vapor felt upon inhalation. In addition, at the same heating temperature, glycerin may release a smaller volume of vapor than propylene glycol if heated above the boiling point of both substances. Increasing the amount of propylene glycol results in a sweet top note during inhalation, in particular if 10 wt.% or more, preferably 20 wt.% or more, for example from 20 to 40 wt.%, or more than 20 wt.%, more than 30% by weight or more than 40% by weight of the total wetting/aerosolizing agent is propylene glycol and not glycerin.

The aerosol-forming substance is present in an amount of 10 to 80% by weight, preferably 20 to 75% by weight, more preferably 40 to 70% by weight, more preferably 45 to 70% by weight, more preferably 45 to 65% by weight. %, particularly preferably from 50 to 63 wt.%, more preferably from 55 to 65 wt.%, for example, approximately 60 wt.% in relation to the mass of the foam, which is significantly higher than described in the documents of the prior art in relation to foams based on reconstituted tobacco because an aerosol must be obtained. This may, for example, provide a more convenient foam manufacturing process than prior art processes. However, if the content of the aerosol-forming substance is excessively high, no foam is formed, but a fluid in the form of a creamy liquid. If the content of the aerosol-forming substance is excessively low, no foam is formed, but a paste, in particular without a foam structure, in particular without bubbles and/or pores.

Propylene glycol, which is used according to the present invention, should be understood as 1,2-propanediol. Glycerin, which is used according to the present invention, should be understood as 1,2,3-propanetriol.

The aerosol-forming substance may further comprise water. However, in certain embodiments, no water is present because water in the form of an aerosol can burn the user's mouth. Water may be present in an amount ranging from 0 to 15% by weight, based on the weight of the foam, for example 5 to 10% by weight. The foam may contain small amounts of water and/or acid and/or ester, eg diacetin, in particular water, and/or ester, eg diacetin, up to 5% by weight, preferably up to 3.5% by weight. , more preferably up to 2.5 wt.%, even more preferably up to 1.5 wt.% and most preferably from 0.5 to 1.5 wt.% at least 0.5 to 1.5 wt.% water . In certain embodiments, the present foam is free of water and/or acid, in particular water and/or ester, such as diacetin. If an ester, such as diacetin, is present, its content is preferably 3 wt.% or less, preferably 2 wt.% or less, more preferably 1.5 wt.% or less, for example, 1 wt.% or less.

In certain embodiments, the present foams may further comprise at least one non-tobacco flavor. In certain embodiments, menthol, natural botanical flavors such as cinnamon, sage, grass, chamomile, kudzu, hydrangea, clove, lavender, cardamom, garden clove, nutmeg, bergamot, Geranium, Honey Essence, Rose Oil, Lemon, Orange, Cassia Bark, Cumin, Jasmine, Ginger, Coriander, Vanilla Extract, Spearmint, Peppermint, Cassia, Coffee, Celery, Cascarilla, Sandalwood, Cocoa, Ylang Ylang, Fennel , anise, licorice, carob, prune extract and peach extract; saccharides such as glucose, fructose, isomerized saccharide, and caramel; cocoa, for example powder and extract; esters such as isoamyl acetate, linalyl acetate, isoamyl propionate and linalyl butyrate; ketones such as menthone, ionone, damascenone and ethyl maltol; alcohols such as geraniol, linalool, anethole and eugenol; aldehydes such as vanillin, benzaldehyde and anisaldehyde; lactones, for example γ-undecalactone and γ-nonalactone; animal fragrances such as musk, amber, civet and castoreum; and hydrocarbons, such as limonene and pinene, as well as combinations thereof, without any limitation. Such flavoring or other substances may be used alone or in combination. The non-tobacco flavor may be added, for example, in such an amount that the total amount of the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and the non-tobacco flavor, if both are present, is the combined amounts given above for the tobacco ingredient-containing substance.

In certain embodiments, the foams may comprise an electrically conductive material, and more particularly a ferromagnetic material, to produce heat by induction. The conductive material is not particularly limited, and may be any of iron, nickel, stainless steel, manganese, silicon, carbon, and copper, or alloys thereof. The conductive material may be in the form of a powder and/or larger particles. Its amount is not limited to a certain level and can be set accordingly.

Real foams can be formed, for example, into a tube, disc, or other foam object, optionally having one or more airflow channels and/or holes, and, for example, a rod or other object having container dimensions can be cut from the foam. , to be placed in a container.

According to another embodiment, the foams may be in the form of a container, disk or rod, and they may be wrapped with porous paper, for example with a filter at the end closest to the user. The porous paper is not particularly limited and may be wood pulp and/or hemp fibers or combinations thereof. The filter material of the filter is not particularly limited, and may be any fibrous material conventionally used to make filters for tobacco smoking products. The filter material may be a tow of natural or synthetic fibers, for example cotton or plastics such as polyethylene or polypropylene, or a tow of cellulose acetate fibers.

The present foams may be sold in a package, such as an airtight wrapper, which may, for example, be removed by the user or perforated with an electronic cigarette upon functional placement. Another example would be a blister pack containing one or more blocks of foam placed together or apart, eg separated, i.e. contained in individual packaging units that can be individually opened. In certain embodiments, the package at least prevents water from contacting the real foams.

A peripheral support material, such as metal or other inert heat transfer material, may surround the actual foam. In the example of an annular foam, the support material may be a metal ring located, for example, around the border of the foam ring. The support material may have holes for circulation.

Real foams can form an aerosol when subjected to temperature, composition

150 to 350° C., for example 200 to 300° C., preferably at least above the boiling point of the aerosol-forming substance, for example at least at the boiling point of the aerosol-forming substance having the highest boiling point, but below the combustion temperature of the foam. The heat may be provided by any suitable heat source such as an electric heater or other suitable heat generating device, which is not limited in any particular way. If the temperature is excessively low, evaporation of the aerosol-forming substance in the foam becomes insufficient, resulting in insufficient aerosol generation. If the temperature is excessively high, there is a risk that the resulting aerosol will be too hot and that the foam may suffer from combustion.

According to certain embodiments, the foams have a porous structure that contains open pores, in particular a structure that is mainly a foaming agent and a foam stabilizing agent.

In certain embodiments, the aerosolizing agent and/or the tobacco ingredient-containing material and/or the inhalant and/or the optional at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent are at least to some extent attached to the foam structure and/or absorbed into the structure. of the foam, and in particular the aerosolizing agent and/or the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or the inhalant and/or the optional at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent, are substantially attached to the foam structure and/or absorbed into the foam structure . Thus, these components can be easily released when heated, in particular together with the aerosol-forming substance.

In certain embodiments, the present foams further comprise a solvent and/or acid and/or ester in an amount of up to 15% by weight based on the total weight of the foam, preferably up to 5% by weight, as already discussed above.

In certain embodiments, the solvent and/or acid and/or ester are present in an amount of up to 15% by weight before any drying step, based on the total weight of the foam, preferably up to 5% by weight. Water may be present in an amount of 0 to 15% by weight based on the weight of the foam before any drying step, for example 5 to 10% by weight. Small amounts of water and/or acid and/or ester, eg diacetin, in particular water, and/or ester, eg diacetin, up to 5% by weight, preferably up to 3.5% by weight, more preferably up to 2.5 wt.%, even more preferably up to 1.5 wt.% and most preferably from 0.5 to 1.5 wt.%, at least from 0.5 to 1.5 wt.% water, may be contained in the foam prior to any drying step. In certain embodiments, the present foam is free of water and/or acid, in particular water and/or ester, eg diacetin, prior to any drying step. If an ester, such as diacetin, is present, it is preferably 3 wt% or less, preferably 2 wt% or less, more preferably 1.5 wt% or less, such as 1 wt% or less before any drying step.

In addition, the present invention relates to a method for producing an aerosol, wherein in this method a foam is heated, which is composed of a substance containing a tobacco flavor, an aerosol-forming substance, a foam stabilizer and a foaming substance, in particular, a foam according to the first and/or second and/or the third aspects of the present invention, in the absence of combustion at a temperature of from 150 to 350°C, for example, from 200 to 300°C. The method for producing an aerosol can, for example, be carried out on a foam according to the present invention.

In certain embodiments, the present foam may comprise tobacco, optionally nicotine, and optionally at least one additional flavoring agent. In certain other embodiments, it may contain nicotine and optionally at least one additional flavoring agent. According to a further embodiment, it may contain only tobacco flavor as the tobacco ingredient-containing substance. According to a further embodiment, it may contain only at least one inhalable substance and optionally at least one additional flavoring substance.

In addition, the present invention relates to an aerosol obtained by heating the present foams in the absence of combustion. No combustion as used herein means heating to a temperature that is below the combustion temperature of the foam components that produce the aerosol, or even below the combustion temperature of all foam components. Such a temperature may be, for example, 350°C or less, for example, from 150 to 350°C, for example, from 200 to 300°C.

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The aerosol can be released when the foam is heated. The aerosol-forming agent may be mixed with the tobacco ingredient and/or inhalant and optionally one or more additional flavoring agents and/or may extract the tobacco ingredient and/or inhalant. When the aerosol-forming substance is heated and vaporized, the vapor may carry the retained tobacco ingredient and/or inhalant and/or one or more compounds extracted from the tobacco ingredient and/or inhalant, and optionally one or more additional flavorings. substances.

In addition, a (first) method for producing a foam is disclosed, in which an aerosol-forming agent, a foaming agent and an optional solvent are mixed, which is not limited in a certain way and may contain, for example, purified water, an acid and/or an ester, such as diacetin, and/ or an alcohol such as ethanol, 1-propanol and/or 2-propanol, or corresponding mixtures during heating, which are optionally injected or swirled into the gas, for example during heating, the gas being, for example, air, oxygen, nitrogen, or appropriate mixtures, the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or the inhalant is added, the foam stabilizer is added, and the mixture is cooled.

In addition, a (second) method for producing a foam is disclosed, in which an aerosol-forming agent and optionally a solvent are mixed with heating; adding a tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhalant to the mixture; add a foaming agent; optionally introducing gas; a foam stabilizer is added and the mixture is cooled, the foam stabilizer being preferably added after the foaming agent, the aerosolizing agent, the optional solvent, and the tobacco ingredient-containing agent and/or the inhalant.

Using the present methods, it is possible to obtain, in particular, foams according to the first and/or second and/or third aspects of the present invention. Thus, the aerosolizing agent, foaming agent, foam stabilizing agent, tobacco ingredient-containing agent, and/or inhalant may be selected as above with regard to the foams of the present invention, as well as the amounts of each of these agents. In addition, at least one non-tobacco flavor and/or conductive material and/or other optional ingredients may be appropriately added to the present foams as described above.

In certain embodiments, the first step is to mix the aerosol-forming agent, optionally the foaming agent (in the first method), and optionally the solvent while heating. In certain embodiments, a foaming agent is added to the aerosolizing agent in the first method, particularly when the aerosolizing agent contains more than one component, such as propylene glycol and glycerin. In the second method, the foaming agent is preferably added after the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhalant, in particular when the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhalant can be dissolved in the aerosol-forming substance and an optional solvent and/or when they are not associated with the structure foam, i.e. only attached/adsorbed to it and/or absorbed into it. When a foaming agent is added, the viscosity may increase, a bubble microstructure may be formed, for example, in the presence of air, an air microstructure, which provides a constant release of an aerosol from the foam when heated, as well as the release of a steady volume of vapor. In addition, in the second method, the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or the inhalant can also be contained in the microstructure and efficiently released when heated, creating a constant vapor flow and a lasting flavor sensation.

In the first method, the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or the inhalant is preferably added after the blowing agent. In this case, the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or the inhalant can be evenly distributed, providing a constant release of the flavoring agent and a stable flavor sensation. This method is particularly suitable if the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or the inhalant is at least partially involved in the formation of the foam.

In certain embodiments, the mixture may be heated to a temperature of 30 to 80°C, such as 45 to 75°C, while the aerosol-forming agent, foaming agent, and optional solvent are mixed. Heating may, for example, aid dispersion, for example by lowering the viscosity.

If water and/or an acid and/or an ester, for example diacetin, is added as a solvent and/or additive, they are preferably added in an amount of up to 5% by weight, preferably up to 3.5% by weight, more preferably up to 2.5% by weight, even more preferably up to 1.5% by weight, based on the weight of the resulting foam. This provides an improvement in processability and in particular also simplifies drying and is also optional according to certain embodiments. If an ester such as diacetin is added, it is preferably 3 wt% or less, preferably 2 wt% or less, more preferably 1.5 wt% or less, such as 1 wt% or less, such as less than 1 wt.%.

In certain embodiments, the foam stabilizer is added last, i. after the aerosolizing agent, the foaming agent, the tobacco ingredient-containing material and/or the inhalant, the optional solvent, and additional optional ingredients are administered. The optional solvent and additional optional ingredients may be added at an appropriate stage, for example, together with the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or the inhalant.

The final addition of the foam stabilizer results in stable formation of the foam matrix. This ensures the appropriate release of the aerosol-forming agent and flavoring agent, thus improving processability and, in particular, retaining volatiles in the foam matrix. During heating, at least the foaming agent and the foam stabilizing agent remain as a disposable shell after the formation of the foam and the evaporation of the aerosolizing agent and at least the flavor and/or aroma substances of the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or the inhalant.

According to certain embodiments, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and even lower temperature, such as from 15 to 25°C, for example, about 20°C or lower, for example, less than 20°C or even less than 10°C, for example, in an accelerated mode, for example, for less than 20 minutes, for example, 15 minutes or less, for example, 10 minutes or less. In certain embodiments, the foam may be held for 4 to 24 hours, such as 12 to 24 hours, or, for example, 6 to 8 hours, and/or at a temperature of 35 to 60°C, such as 40 to 55° WITH. The mixing and addition of components in this method is not particularly limited and can be appropriately carried out by known methods. In certain embodiments, the steps of the foam manufacturing method may be carried out in the order indicated above for the respective method. Using the present methods, it is also possible to obtain, in particular, the foam according to the present invention. Thus, in certain embodiments, various compounds may be added in appropriate amounts in such amounts to produce a true foam. Appropriate amounts are mentioned above with respect to the present foam.

In addition, the present invention relates to an aerosol producing system comprising the present foam and an aerosol producing device, such as a foam as defined above. In the aerosol-producing system, the aerosol-producing device is not limited in a particular way. In certain embodiments, the aerosol generating device may be any type of electronic cigarette or similar devices such as an electronic tube. It may, for example, include a heating system, which is not particularly limited and may be an electric heating system or an induction heating system, a control system for regulating the heating system, a receiving portion for placing the foam and transferring heat to the foam without burning the foam, and a flow channel through the inhalation device to move the aerosol from the receiving part, for example, a container, such as a rod, to the user.

Also disclosed is the use of the present foam in an aerosol generating device as described above, preferably in a non-combustible device in which the foam is not combusted.

In addition, the present invention also provides a method for introducing foam, in particular according to the first and/or second and/or third aspects of the present invention, into an aerosol producing device as described above, wherein the method reversibly introduces the foam into the receiving portion of the device, and the receiving part is in process connection with the heating system to obtain an aerosol from the above foam. In certain embodiments, the present foam is introduced into the receiving portion of the device.

In addition, a set for the introduction of foam is disclosed, which consists of a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhaled substance, containing:

a foam containing a foam stabilizer, a foaming agent, and optionally a first aerosol generating agent; and a mixture comprising a tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhalant and a second aerosol-forming substance, wherein the weight of the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhalant is from 0.1 to 33 wt.% relative to the mass of the foam and the mixture, and the total weight of the first and second aerosol forming substances in the set is from 10 to 80 wt.%, preferably from 40 to 70 wt.% in relation to the mass of the foam and the mixture.

Thus, the present kit contains at least two components, i. foam and blend. In addition, more than one mixture may be present, which consists of a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalant substance and a second (or third, fourth, etc.) aerosol-forming substance, for example, if a kit is to be obtained, in which foams having different flavors and/or aromas may be present. If more than one mixture is produced, the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhalant and the (second) aerosol-forming substance may be the same or different. Using the present kit, it is also possible to obtain foams according to the first aspect of the present invention. Thus, the foam stabilizer, foaming agent, and tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or inhalant, and the respective amounts, may be the same as discussed in relation to the foams according to the first, second, and third aspects of the present invention. In addition, the first and second aerosol-forming substances and their amounts may be the same as discussed in relation to the foams according to the first, second and third aspects of the present invention. The first and second aerosol-forming substances may be the same or different. In certain embodiments, the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or the inhalant is attached to the outer surface of the foam in the kit when the mixture is applied to the foam, while the tobacco ingredient-containing substance does not need to be present in the foam microstructure, e.g., bubbles and/or pores. substance and/or inhalant, although this is also possible. As in the first, second and third aspects, water and/or acid and/or ester, such as diacetin, as well as other optional components, which are presented above, may be contained in the foam and/or mixture of the set.

In the present kit, the foam and blend may be present in suitable individual packages, which are not specifically limited and may be the same as discussed with respect to the foam according to the first, second and third aspects of the present invention, or they may be different. For example, the mixture may also be present in a suitable applicator for application to the foam.

Also disclosed is a foam (also referred to as blank foam) containing a foam stabilizer, a foaming agent, and an aerosol-forming agent, wherein the mass of the aerosol-forming agent in the foam is 10 to 80 wt.%, preferably 40 to 70 wt.%, with respect to to the mass of foam. In certain embodiments, the foam is a foam as described in a similar manner with respect to the present kit, as well as a foam according to the first and/or second and/or third aspects, in which there is no substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalable substance. Thus, in this case as well, the foam stabilizer and the foaming agent, as well as the aerosolizing agent, and the amounts of each agent can be set in the same way as in the first, second and third aspects of the present invention. Such a foam may serve in the present kit as a blank foam, i. e. designed to add suitable flavoring and/or flavoring substances. In addition, water and/or acid and/or an ester, such as diacetin, in particular water and/or an ester, such as diacetin, and other optional components as described above may be contained in this preformed foam. In certain embodiments, the preform foam is primarily comprised of a foam stabilizer, a foaming agent, and an aerosolizing agent. In certain embodiments, the preform foam comprises a foam stabilizer, a foaming agent, and an aerosolizing agent.

The preformed foam can be obtained through the same steps as described in the present methods, except that there is no step of adding a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalant.

Thus, a (third) method for producing a foam is disclosed, in which an aerosol-forming agent, a foaming agent and an optional solvent are mixed, which is not limited in a particular way and may contain, for example, purified water, an acid and/or an ester, such as diacetin, and/ or an alcohol such as ethanol, 1-propanol and/or 2-propanol, or corresponding mixtures during heating, which are optionally injected or swirled into the gas, for example during heating, the gas being, for example, air, oxygen, nitrogen or appropriate mixtures, a foam stabilizer is added and the mixture is cooled.

In addition, a (fourth) method for producing a foam is disclosed, wherein the aerosol-forming agent and optionally a solvent are mixed with heating; add a foaming agent; optionally introducing gas; a foam stabilizer is added and the mixture is cooled. As a result, the steps can be carried out with such ingredients, appropriate quantities and sequences of their introduction, which are discussed in relation to the first and second methods.

Also disclosed is a package containing the foam according to the first, second and/or third aspects and/or the preform foam discussed above. According to certain embodiments, the foam according to the first, second and/or third aspects and/or the blank foam is sealed in the package, in particular sealed in such a way that

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The above embodiments may be arbitrarily combined, if appropriate. Additional possible embodiments and implementations of the present invention also include combinations of features that are not mentioned directly in the above text or in the following description in relation to examples of the present invention. In particular, a person skilled in the art will also be able to produce new individual aspects in order to improve or supplement the corresponding basic form of the present invention.

Examples

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to relevant examples. However, these examples are illustrative and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

Table 1

Components Used in Present Examples 1-3

Tobacco mousse compounds (TM) Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 propylene glycol 26.50 wt% 24 wt% 24.3 wt% Glycerol 32.50 wt% 24 wt% 36.5 wt% Purified water 2.50 wt% 2 wt% 1.5 wt% tobacco powder 23.50 wt% 5 wt% 13.7 wt% Food grade gellan gum 3.80 wt% 1 wt% 3.8 wt% CEKOL® 2000 11.20 wt% 44 wt% 20.2 wt% Total 100.00 wt% 100.00 wt% 100.00 wt%

Example 1

Tab. 1 represents the components used to make the present foam according to an exemplary embodiment.

To obtain an exemplary foam, the ingredients presented in the corresponding column of Table. 1 were mixed and combined as follows.

First, propylene glycol and glycerin were mixed and shaken, then mixed with purified water and shaken again. Thereafter, gellan gum was added and the mixture was shaken again. The entire mixture was then heated to approximately 70° C. for 5 minutes to start bubbling. After adding the tobacco powder over 5 minutes, the mixture was homogenized for another 10 minutes. In addition, CEKOL® 2000 was added over 5 minutes and mixed for a further 10 minutes. After that, the mixture was cooled to 10°C for 10 min and kept at 50°C for 8 h.

The foam thus obtained was molded into a tube/rod with a through channel, which was cut into small pieces used in the study to determine the appropriate smoking profile.

In FIG. 1 shows the smoking profile obtained in this study of a steam mousse containing real foam. In FIG. 1, the bottom line on the left side shows total solids (TPM) in milligrams per puff, and the top line on the right side shows the flavor intensity, with the flavor intensity being 100% for the first puff. Flavor intensity and TPM can be maintained at approximately constant levels for a large number of puffs before a relatively rapid decline occurs. This shows a very efficient extraction of volatiles when heated. TPM can be maintained at a constant level, which corresponds to constant delivery, for up to 30 puffs, after which there is a sharp decrease in TPM when the product is practically extracted from the foam. An essential factor for consistent delivery may be the open-cell structure of the foam.

Example 2

Example 2 was carried out as described in example 1, using the appropriate amounts of components, which are presented in the corresponding columns of the table. 1.

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Example 3

Example 3 was carried out as described in example 1, using the appropriate amounts of components, which are presented in the corresponding columns of the table. 1.

Example 4

Example 4 was carried out as described in example 2, except that the tobacco powder was replaced with menthol.

Examples 5-9.

Examples 5-9 were carried out as described in example 1, using the amounts presented in table. 2.

table 2

Components Used in Present Examples 5-9

Tobacco mousse ingredients (TM) Example 5 Example 6 Example 7 Example 8 Example 9 Aerosolizing substance (mixture of glycerin and propylene glycol in a mass ratio of 60:40) 40 wt% 70 wt% 50 wt% 60 wt% 80 wt% tobacco powder 33 wt% 16.5 wt% 27.5 wt% 22 wt% and wt.% Food grade gellan gum 6.75 wt% 3.375 wt% 5.625 wt% 4.5 wt% 2.25 wt% CEKOL® 2000 16.5 wt% 8.25 wt% 13.75 wt% and wt.% 5.5 wt% Purified water Remainder Remainder Remainder Remainder Remainder Total 100.00 wt% 100.00 wt% 100.00 wt% 100.00 wt% 100.00 wt%

Examples 10 and 11.

Example 10 was carried out as described in example 5, except that the amount of water was reduced to 0.5 wt.%, while the amount of aerosol-forming substance was increased accordingly.

Example 11 was carried out as described in example 5, except that the amount of water was increased to 5.0 wt.%, while the amount of aerosol-forming substance was reduced accordingly.

Example 12.

Example 12 was carried out as described in Example 5, except that the tobacco powder, which contained particles smaller than 30 μm, was replaced with a mixture of tobacco rope powders, of which one was tobacco powder, which contained particles smaller than 30 μm ( 80 wt.% in relation to the total mass of tobacco powder), and the other was a tobacco powder, which contained particles with a size of about 250 μm (20 wt.% in relation to the total mass of tobacco powder). After the formation of the foam, both powders were introduced into an electronic cigarette with a suitable container for containing the foam (which was cut to a suitable size) and heated to approximately 200°C. A group of five testers inhaled the resulting aerosol and compared it with the aerosol that was obtained by heating the foam of example 5 in the same way. In general, the aerosol of example 12 was less rigid.

Examples 13 and 14.

Examples 13 and 14 were performed as described in Example 8, except that the tobacco powder was replaced with menthol (Example 13) and Fruity Logic e-liquid (Example 14), respectively.

Example 15

Example 15 was carried out as described in Example 5, except that no tobacco particles were added and the amounts of foam components were changed accordingly.

Example 16

To test the performance of various foams according to the present invention, various batches were prepared with systematic changes in the components contained therein, placed in a cylinder with a central hole and presented to a panel of seven testers who tested the corresponding aroma and taste after evaporation.

The compositions of the various batches are presented in the following table. 3 in relation to gross weight

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Table 3

Components used in example 16

Number parties Aerosol-forming substance (wt.%) Mass ratio of the components of the aerosol-forming substance *' Tobacco powder (wt%) Non-tobacco component (wt%) CEKOL® 2000 (wt%) Edible gellan gum (wt.%) Purified water (wt%) Diacetin (wt%) 1 40 60%G:40%PG 33 (100% <30 µm) - 16.5 6.75 3.75 - 1*1 60 40%G:60%PG 21 (100% <30 µm) - eleven 4.5 2.5 1 1.2 70 60%G:40%PG 16.5 (100% <30 µm) - 8.25 3.375 1.875 - 2 50 60%G:40%PG 27.5 (100% <30 µm) - 13.75 5.625 3.125 - 3 60 60%G:40%PG 21 (100% <30 µm) - eleven 4.5 2.5 1 3.1 60 60%G:40%PG 24.5 (100% <30 µm) - eleven 4.5 - - 4 60 70%G:30%PG 21 (100% <30 µm) - eleven 4.5 2.5 1 5 60 80%G:20%PG 21 (100% <30 µm) - eleven 4.5 2.5 1

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5.1 80 60%G:40%PG 11 (100% <30 µm) - 5.5 2.25 12.5 - 7 60 100%G 21 (100% <30 µm) - eleven 4.5 2.5 1 8 62 60%G:40%PG 21 (100% <30 µm) - eleven 4.5 0.5 1 9 57.5 60%G:40%PG 21 (100% <30 µm) - eleven 4.5 5 1 10 62.5 60%G:40%PG 21 (100% <30 µm) - eleven 4.5 0 1 II* ² 60 60%G:40%PG 21 (100% <30 µm) - eleven 4.5 2.5 1 12* ³ 60 60%G:40%PG 21 (100% <30 µm) - eleven 4.5 2.5 1 13 60 60%G:40%PG 21 (80% <30um, 20%-250um) eleven 4.5 2.5 1 14 60 60%G:40%PG 21 (20% <30 µm, 80% -250 µm) eleven 4.5 2.5 1 15 60 60%G:40%PG 21 (100% -250 µm) - eleven 4.5 2.5 1 16 *4 *4 - *4 32 eleven - - 17 40 60%G:40%PG - - 52 4.5 2.5 1 17.1 20 60%G:40%PG - - 72 4.5 2.5 1

*1 Based on total mass of aerosol-forming substances G (glycerol) and PG (propylene glycol).

* ² Mixing time for each stage -50%.

* ³ Mixing time for each stage +50%.

* ⁴ E-liquid containing propylene glycol, glycerin, nicotine and flavor.

To make batches in the presence of air, the aerosol-forming agent was first prepared by mixing with heat if not pure, and water, and optionally diacetin was added and mixed. After that, tobacco powder was added and the mixture was re-mixed. Gellan gum was then added as a foaming agent and the mixture was stirred again. Thereafter, CEKOL® 2000 foam stabilizer was added and the mixture was cooled.

The foam was obtained in the form described above, was used for research by a group of testers.

Exemplary results are shown in FIG. 2-8 where different batches were compared in terms of taste characteristics.

In FIG. 2 shows a comparison of batches 1, 2 and 4, FIG. 3 shows a comparison of batches 1, 2 and 5, FIG. 4 shows a comparison of batches 3 and 1, FIG. 5 shows a comparison of batches 4 and 5, FIG. 6 shows a comparison of batches 9 and 3, FIG. 7 shows a comparison of batches 14 and 15, and FIG. 8 shows the results obtained for lot 16.

The batches were averaged and described by the test groups as follows.

Batch 1: good tobacco nature and sweetness, persistent taste, low throat irritation, easy to inhale, good balance, low negative signs, Burley tobacco aftertaste, good vapor volume from the first puff.

Batch 2: Weak overall flavor, low harshness and low throat irritation, easy to smoke, inferior to batch 1, bitter after ten puffs, excessive sweet condensate and artificial sweetness on lips, tongue lingering, toasted taste, in between batch in terms of persistence 3 and batch 7, overall flat, smooth feel, some tingling of the tongue.

Lot 4: Good tobacco taste, ease of inhalation, reduced tobacco aroma and taste, reduced smoke/burnt smell, increased sweetness, reduced condensation,

- 17 042972 weak taste, softness.

Batch 5: Strong tobacco smoke, toasted flavor, pleasant sweetness, ease of inhalation, low throat irritation, acceptable condensation, good vapor volume, softness, pleasant warm sensation, good bitterness.

Batch 14: Pleasant aftertaste, very strong impact from first puff to end of smoking, dry hard strong tobacco taste but simple insipid taste at the beginning of smoking and gradual increase in taste from puff to puff, increased bitterness, irritation of the larynx.

Batch 15: very bitter taste, low vapor volume for first six puffs, high vapor volume after sixth puff, increased throat irritation, dryness, reduced vapor volume, increased levels of condensate.

Batch 16: Fresh mint/menthol flavor, strawberry-vanilla nature, fading over time to quite neutral, acceptable overall flavor, berry-mint nature, very fresh floral condensate and sweetness on the lips, toast note towards the end of smoking , last puffs produce high impact, fresh aftertaste, high freshness, some fruity aroma note (probably strawberry), high impact, strong menthol bitterness, good vapor volume after four puffs.

Claims (28)

1. A foam material that comprises a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalable substance, an aerosol-forming substance, a foam stabilizer and a foaming substance, wherein the tobacco ingredient-containing substance is at least one substance selected from the group consisting of tobacco, tobacco flavor, nicotine and nicotine derivatives, the inhaled substance contains and/or carries at least one of the stimulant and flavoring substances, the aerosol-forming substance is selected from the group consisting of glycerol, glycol derivatives, sebacic acid esters and mixtures thereof, the foam stabilizing substance is selected from the group, which is cellulose gum, hydroxyalkylated carbohydrates and mixtures thereof, and the blowing agent is selected from the group consisting of agar-agar, gellan gum, lecithin, polyglycerol fatty acid esters, glycerol fatty acid esters, sorbitol fatty acid esters and their mixtures; wherein the mass of the tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or the inhalable substance is from 0.1 to 33 wt.% relative to the mass of the foam, the mass of the aerosol-forming substance is from 10 to 80 wt.% relative to the mass of the foam; and wherein the foam has a porous structure which contains open pores and which is formed by a foaming agent and a foam stabilizing agent. 2. A foam according to claim 1, which comprises a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalant, an aerosol-forming substance, a foam stabilizer and a foaming agent. 3. The foam according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the mass of the aerosol-forming substance is from 40 to 70% by weight relative to the mass of the foam. 4. A foam according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco ingredient-containing substance comprises tobacco particles, wherein the particle size is less than 100 microns, preferably less than 50 microns, more preferably less than 30 microns, for example, from 5 to 100 microns, for example, 5 to 50 µm, for example 5 to 30 µm. 5. A foam according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the foaming agent comprises or is gellan gum. 6. A foam according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-forming agent comprises at least glycerol. 7. Foam according to any one of claims 1 and 3-6, which further comprises at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent. 8. A foam according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the foam forms an aerosol when exposed to a temperature of 150 to 350°C. 9. A foam according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosolizing agent and/or the tobacco ingredient-containing material and/or the inhalant and/or the optional at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent is at least to some extent attached to the foam structure and/or absorbed into the foam structure, in particular, in which the aerosol-forming substance and/or the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or the inhalable substance, and/or the optional at least one non-tobacco flavoring - 18 042972 the substance is mainly attached to the structure of the foam and/or absorbed in the structure of the foam. 10. Foam according to any one of claims 1 and 3 to 9, additionally containing a solvent and/or acid and/or ester in an amount of up to 15 wt.% in relation to the total mass of the foam, preferably up to 5 wt. .%. 11. A foam according to any one of claims 1 to 10, which contains a solvent, preferably water, and/or an acid and/or an ester in an amount up to 15% by weight, before any drying step, relative to the total weight of the foam, preferably up to 5 wt.%. 12. A method for producing an aerosol, wherein the method is to heat the foam according to any one of claims 1 to 11 in the absence of combustion at a temperature of from 150 to 350°C. 13. Aerosol obtained by the method according to claim 12. 14. The method for producing foam according to any one of claims 1 to 11, in which: mixing the aerosol-forming agent and the foaming agent by heating; adding a tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or an inhalable substance to the mixture; a foam stabilizer is added and the mixture is cooled. 15. The method for producing a foam according to claim 14, wherein in the step of mixing the aerosol-forming agent and the foaming agent, the solvent is mixed with the aerosol-generating agent and the foaming agent. 16. The method for producing foam according to claim 14 or 15, further comprising the step of introducing a gas prior to adding the substance containing the tobacco ingredient and/or the inhalant. 17. The method for producing foam according to any one of claims 1 to 11, in which: mixing the aerosol-forming substance upon heating; adding a tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or an inhalable substance to the mixture; add a foaming agent; a foam stabilizer is added and the mixture is cooled. 18. The method for producing foam according to claim 17, wherein in the step of mixing the aerosol-forming agent, the solvent is mixed with the aerosol-generating agent. 19. The method for producing foam according to claim 17 or 18, further comprising the step of introducing gas before adding the foam stabilizer. 20. An aerosol generating system comprising a foam according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and an aerosol producing device. 21. Use of a foam according to any one of claims 1 to 11 in an aerosol generating device in a non-combustible application. 22. A method for introducing a foam material according to any one of claims 1 to 11 into an aerosol producing device, wherein the method reversibly introduces the foam into the receiving part of the device, the receiving part being in process connection with a heat-conducting system for producing an aerosol from the aforementioned foam. 23. A foam administration kit according to any one of claims 1 to 11, which comprises a substance containing a tobacco ingredient and/or an inhalable substance, comprising: a foam containing a foam stabilizing agent and a foaming agent; and a mixture comprising a tobacco ingredient-containing substance and/or an inhalable substance and a second aerosol-forming substance. 24. The kit of claim 23, wherein the foam containing the foam stabilizer and the foaming agent further comprises a first aerosol generating agent. 25. A foam containing a foam stabilizer, a foaming agent and an aerosol-forming substance, wherein the tobacco ingredient-containing substance is at least one substance selected from the group consisting of tobacco, tobacco flavor, nicotine and nicotine derivatives, the foam stabilizer is selected from the group, which is cellulose gum, hydroxyalkylated carbohydrates and mixtures thereof, and the blowing agent is selected from the group consisting of agar-agar, gellan gum, lecithin, polyglycerol fatty acid esters, glycerol fatty acid esters, sorbitol fatty acid esters and their mixtures; wherein the mass of the aerosol-forming substance in the foam is from 10 to 80% by weight, based on the mass of the foam; wherein the foam has a porous structure which contains open pores and which is formed by a foaming agent and a foam stabilizing agent. 26. The foam according to claim 25, which is composed of a foam stabilizing agent, a foaming agent and an aerosolizing agent. - 19 042972 27. A package containing foam according to any one of claims 1 to 11 or 25, 26, wherein the package is a wrap or blister pack and the foam is sealed within the package. 28. A package according to claim 27, wherein in the package the water absorption at -20 to 40° C. and at a relative humidity of 20 to 80% is 1 wt.% or less relative to the mass of the foam during a one-year period.