WO2020021585A1

WO2020021585A1 - Sphagnum moss based smoking product

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Publication number: WO2020021585A1
Application number: PCT/JO2018/050008
Authority: WO
Inventors: Shahem ALKHRAISHA
Original assignee: Alkhraisha Shahem
Priority date: 2018-07-27
Filing date: 2018-07-27
Publication date: 2020-01-30

Abstract

A method of converting sphagnum moss into a smoking product suitable for use with a smoking device such as, but not limited to, a hookah as well as rolled in cigarette rolling paper, while at the same time providing a longer and smoother smoking session to that of a tobacco based smoking product. In one embodiment the method comprises the steps of placing a batch of dry sphagnum moss in a vessel; adding sugar syrup onto the dry sphagnum moss to provide a wetted pre-fermented smoking product; fermenting the wetted sphagnum moss to provide a batch of fermented sphagnum moss; working glycerine into the fermented sphagnum moss to provide a sphagnum moss based smoking product; adding extracts of flavouring to provide a flavoured sphagnum moss based smoking product. In another embodiment a nicotine free smoking product is provided comprising of hookah-cigarette casing treated dried fermented sphagnum moss.

Description

SPHAGNUM MOSS BASED SMOKING PRODUCT

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates generally to a sphagnum moss smoking composition for use in smoking rolling paper and other apparatus such as a hookah apparatus to provide a smoking experience without the downside risks associated with smoking a tobacco product.

SUMMARY

A method of converting sphagnum moss into a smoking product suitable for use with a smoking device such as, but not limited to, a hookah as well as rolled in cigarette rolling paper while at the same time providing a longer and smoother smoking session to that of a tobacco based smoking product. In one embodiment the method comprises the steps of placing a batch of dry sphagnum moss in a vessel; adding sugar syrup onto the dry sphagnum moss to provide a wetted pre-fermented smoking product; fermenting the wetted sphagnum moss to provide a batch of fermented sphagnum moss; working glycerine into the fermented sphagnum moss to provide a sphagnum moss based smoking product; adding extracts of flavouring to provide a flavoured sphagnum moss based smoking product. In another embodiment a nicotine free smoking product is provided comprising of hookah-cigarette casing treated dried fermented sphagnum moss.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This invention is directed to a sphagnum moss based composition to be smoked with a smoking device not limited to a hookah and/or in a smoking rolling paper, to provide the smoker with a smoking experience without the down side effects resulting from smoking tobacco products.

Tobacco based products smoked in hookahs contain amounts of glycerine (glycerol) to moisten the tobacco product and to generate clouds of smoke which is very much liked by hookah smokers. In an attempt to come up with a smoking product for hookah smokers that does not contain tobacco, and therefore does not contain nicotine, and at the same time to generate the expected amounts of smoking clouds for the smoker, it is imperative for the non tobacco product to absorb sufficient amounts of glycerine. It should also be mentioned that it is also imperative for the raw non-tobacco smoking product not to have a distinctive flavour and/or smell of its own which results in an undesirable amalgam in flavor and/or taste of the final product that ruins the smoking experience for the smoker. It should also be understood that this invention also includes the use of propylene glycol instead or with glycerine. However, getting a non tobacco product that holds the previously mentioned criteria; having the ability to absorb good amounts of glycerine and being neutral in its own taste and/or smell is very hard. The inventor tried over few years and by experimenting on many non tobacco products and through many ways of production to formulate a non tobacco product with the above criteria. However the inventor found that the results fell short of one of the desired criterions in the final product. The non tobacco product either lacks the ability to absorb sufficient amount of glycerine to produce the very much liked smoking clouds or the non tobacco product produces its own undesirable distinct flavor and/or smell in the final non tobacco based product. Finally and after assiduous work, the inventor found that sphagnum moss rendered the final non-tobacco product all the wanted and desirable results required from a smokable product; sufficient absorption of glycerine and being neutral in flavour in its original form and after production.

Thus a key objective of this invention is to overcome the difficulty of the lack of absorption of glycerine and to overcome and avoid the existence of any distinctive natural taste and/ or smell of the non-tobacco product.

Another object of this invention is to create a non tobacco based smoking product in which the smoking session lasts longer than the tobacco based smoking product given in the same amount by weight Such a result could be reached based on the extent of how much the non tobacco product is able to absorb liquids in its raw form and thus reducing the burning rate of the non-tobacco based smoking composition. Moreover, a further object of this invention is to provide a smoother smoking experience avoiding the negative side effects present in the smoking of the tobacco based smoking composition, where some report heavy headedness and heavy chest after smoking a tobacco based smoking product.

The inventor has developed after many trials and setbacks a method of converting a non tobacco product using sphagnum moss into a smoking product suitable for use with a hookah. The steps include;

placing a batch of dry sphagnum moss in a vessel; Adding sugar syrup onto the dry sphagnum moss to provide a wetted pre-fermented smoking product; fermenting the wetted sphagnum moss to provide a batch of fermented sphagnum moss; Working glycerine and flavourings into the fermented sphagnum moss to provide a sphagnum moss based smoking product.

In one embodiment of the invention the addition of specified quantities of nicotine to the sphagnum moss based smoking product with the clear goal to helping hooked and/or cigarette hookah tobacco smokers to transition from smoking tobacco based products to a lesser predetermined nicotine amounts added to the sphagnum moss based smoking products until the smoker quits smoking tobacco based products to smoking the sphagnum moss based smoking product which is totally free of nicotine.

Preparation of Sphagnum Moss Based Smoking Product Working Example 1

Preliminary preparation of the liquids is performed by adding into a container equal amounts of sugar syrup and glycerin and a specified percentage of flavouring usually in the range of 1- 12%;

Mixing the liquid composition, not by any specified method to create a harmonized mixture of the liquid composition;

Preliminary preparation of the sphagnum moss is performed by crushing the sphagnum moss to fraction 4-7 mm; place a batch of crushed dry sphagnum moss in a vessel;

Working the liquid composition into the dry sphagnum moss to provide a wetted pre fermented sphagnum moss based smoking product, for example by transferring the dry sphagnum moss to a tumbler and while mixing add the liquid composition or alternatively just soak the dry sphagnum moss in a predetermined amount of the liquid composition (usually in the range of 70% minimum by weight of the liquid composition in the final product is adequate]. The amount of liquid composition added should be sufficient to ensure adequate smoking properties upon smoking the sphagnum moss based smoking product using a hookah;

Tightly seal the vessel and ferment for 7 days under 77° F/ 25° C temperature;

Preparation of Moss Based Smoking Product Working Example 2

To a clean vessel deposit 20 lb (pounds mass] of 4-7 mm crushed dried moss derived from ( Mosses/Bryophyta ], add a minimum of 60 lb of sugar syrup already cooled down to room temperature and let the dry moss soak/absorb the liquid. Tightly seal the vessel and ferment for 3 days under temperatures ranging between 95° F-113° F (35°-45° C] On the fourth day add a minimum of 60 lb glycerin and the desired flavouring to the fermented moss and again tightly seal the vessel and ferment for another 3-4 days until the glycerin is totally absorbed. (Please note: propylene glycol can be used in place of glycerine]

(Please note: corn syrup, honey or molasses or any combination thereof can be used in place of the sugar syrup]. Preparation of Sphagnum Moss Based Smoking Product Working Example 3

Preliminary preparation of the sphagnum moss is performed by crushing the sphagnum moss to fraction 4-7 mm. To a clean vessel deposit 10 lb of crushed sphagnum moss and soak with a minimum 40 lb of water stirring regularly until the water is fully absorbed. Transfer the sphagnum moss into a freezer and leave for 24 hours to open up the sphagnum moss. Transfer the frozen sphagnum moss into the sun to thaw and sundry. Transfer the sun dried sphagnum moss into a clean vessel. Working the sugar syrup, glycerine and desired flavors into the dried sphagnum moss to provide a pre-fermented sphagnum moss. Tightly seal the vessel and ferment for 7 days under 77° F/ 25° C temperature stirring occasionally.

Preparation of Sphagnum Moss Based Smoking Product Working Example 4

In this embodiment of the invention the objective is to create a sphagnum moss based hookah smoking cigarette product which will be referred to as "hookah cigarette”. This invention can be embodied into the final product in the same manner of those of regular cigarettes. The steps include;

Preliminary preparation of the sphagnum moss is performed by shredding the sphagnum moss to fraction 0.5-1 mm;

Preliminary preparation of the sphagnum moss casing or flavouring, later referred to as casing liquid, is performed by mixing 70% glycerin (glycerol] with 30% propylene glycol and 1-12% flavouring. The percentage (%] is referred to the weight of the final liquid mass; placing a batch of dry sphagnum moss in a vessel;

Working the casing liquid into the dry sphagnum moss to provide a wetted pre-fermented sphagnum moss based smoking product maintaining a product moisture content between 13-16%;

Tightly seal the vessel and ferment for 7 days under 69° F/ 21° C temperature to provide a batch of fermented sphagnum moss based smoking product;

(It should be noted that for the casing liquid either glycerin or propylene glycol can be used separate or together].

Preparation of Sphagnum Moss Based Smoking Product Working Example 5

To create a sphagnum moss based smoking hookah cigarette, transfer 10 lb of shredded sphagnum moss into a clean vessel. Working 2 lb of casing liquid into the sphagnum moss to create a pre-fermented sphagnum moss product. Tightly seal the vessel and ferment for 7 days under 69° F/ 21° C temperature to provide a batch of fermented sphagnum moss based smoking product. Dry the fermented sphagnum moss maintaining a product moisture content between 13-23%.

(It should also be noted that customary fillers used in the making of tobacco cigarettes can be used in the making of the hookah cigarette.)

(It should also be noted that predetermined amounts of nicotine can be added into the casing liquid)

(it should also be noted that a specified amount of shredded tobacco can be added with the shredded sphagnum moss in the making of the hookah cigarette).

Claims

Claims (14) What is claimed:

1. A method of converting sphagnum moss into a smoking product, comprising the steps: placing a batch of dry sphagnum moss in a vessel;

Adding sugar syrup into the dry sphagnum moss to provide a wetted pre-fermented sphagnum moss based smoking product; fermenting the wetted sphagnum moss to provide a batch of fermented sphagnum moss based smoking product;

Working glycerine into the fermented sphagnum moss to provide a sphagnum moss based smoking product;

Adding extracts of flavourings onto the fermented sphagnum moss based smoking product to provide a flavoured sphagnum moss based smoking product.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein propylene glycol is used in place of glycerine.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein honey is used in place of the sugar syrup.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein corn syrup is used in place of sugar syrup.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the sphagnum moss are dried sphagnaceae.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the sphagnum moss based smoking product is smoked using a smoking device.

7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the sphagnum moss based smoking product is smoked using a hookah and/or rolling cigarette paper.

8. The method according to claim 1, wherein glycerine is added alongside with the sugar syrup to provide a pre-fermented smoking product.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein extract/s of flavourings are added alongside with the sugar syrup to provide a flavoured pre-fermented smoking product.

10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the fermentation time is 7 days under 68° F (20 degrees Celsius).

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the fermentation time may exceed 7 days if the fermentation temperature is less than 68° F (20 degrees Celsius), OR the fermentation time could fall short of 7 days if the fermentation takes place under temperatures higher than 68° F (20 degrees Celsius).

12. The method according to claim 1, wherein the vessel is a container.

13. The method according to claim 12, further comprising the step of sealing the vessel from outside air.

14. A method of converting sphagnum moss into a smoking product, comprising the steps: placing a batch of dry sphagnum moss in a vessel;

Soaking the batch of dry sphagnum moss in water to provide a batch of wetted sphagnum moss; Freezing the wetted sphagnum moss; thawing the frozen "wetted sphagnum moss”;

Drying the thawed wetted sphagnum moss to provide a batch of dry sphagnum moss;

Working sugar syrup into the dry sphagnum moss to provide a wetted pre-fermented smoking product; fermenting the wetted sphagnum moss to provide a batch of fermented moss;

Working glycerine into the fermented sphagnum moss to provide a sphagnum moss based smoking product.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein claims 2-13 apply thereunto.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

As it is well documented in U.S. Pat. No. 4,813,438, it is almost universally accepted that smoking is very harmful to the smokers’ health and may cause health problems such as lung problems, an increased possibility of having cancer and also heart problems. Nicotine and tar which are a result of burning tobacco and which are existent in tobacco are the most harmful elements. During the process of burning tobacco a substantial amount of nicotine is volatilized in the smoke, and when the smoke is inhaled by the smoker the volatilized nicotine is quickly absorbed by the respiratory system of the smoker where it is quickly circulated to the body and brain. A small amount of nicotine maybe deposited on the tongue’s tissues, saliva and mouth of the smoker. These deposits may cause harm to the smoker’s mouth.

It is also well documented that smoking products containing nicotine may cause other impairments besides lung cancer including heart attacks and erectile dysfunction. Thus there is a serious need for smoking products that contain no nicotine or low amounts of nicotine.

U.S. Pat No. 4,813,438 describes a tobacco substitute product and a method of making same. The product contains Bran, soybean and mesquite which are initially treated in a solution having sodium chloride, sweetener, glycerol and a burning aid. The soybean is then toasted and made into flakes and mixed with the bran and mesquite. This composition is treated with a flavoring and a filler may also be added.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,694,842 discloses a tea-containing tobacco which consists essentially of tobacco leaves, tea leaves, chrysanthemum flowers and Cnidii rhizoma.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,513,663 discloses plant parts used as a tobacco substitute in smoking compositions and in smoking substitutes. The plant parts are selected from Alchemilla vulgaris and/or Myrtus communis. The mixture may include one or more types of aromatic plants selected from Asperula odorata, Mentha piperita, Salvia officinalis, Thymus vulgaris and Eucalyptus globulus, and/or extracts thereof and/or synthetic equivalent aromatic substances and/or flavorings.

U.S. Pat No. 6,761,176 "discloses a tobacco substitute composition comprised of 80-90 weight percent of eucommia ulmoides, 1-10 weight percent of glycyrrhiza glabra, and 1-10 weight percent of periila frutescens. A flavoring material is generally added to the composition of a tobacco such as a sodium chloride, glycerol, sweetener, spices, etc. may be added.”

U.S. Pat. No. 2,930,719 describes a smoking composition of which comprises a mixture of vegetable fibers, niacin, and rutin.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,619,293 describes an alternative to tobacco smoking composition. A cigarette is prepared from tea leaves which are steamed and dried. The tea leaves are rolled in paper. Cigarettes prepared in this method provide an acceptable taste. Products may be produced with natural caffeine content, or may be partially decaffeinated.

U.S. Pat. No. 20160255875 describes an alternative to tobacco smoking composition. This method includes a main organic material, at least one type of fruit as the main organic filling and a mix of propylene glycol and food glycerin and is intended to be smoked in hookah.