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EP0923884A1
EP0923884A1 EP98121551A EP98121551A EP0923884A1 EP 0923884 A1 EP0923884 A1 EP 0923884A1 EP 98121551 A EP98121551 A EP 98121551A EP 98121551 A EP98121551 A EP 98121551A EP 0923884 A1 EP0923884 A1 EP 0923884A1
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  • the invention relates to a method for the treatment of fine tobacco.
  • the tobacco becomes very much in the conditioning step dampened (24% FG).
  • the fine cut however, the moisture content should be at most 17.5%, because a higher humidity, especially with longer ones Transport and storage times can lead to problems.
  • the desired flavorings are removed from the tobacco when they are very dry, which may have to be added again later.
  • an uncomplicated method is to be provided which enables a smooth, loose tobacco without lumps with an even moisture content manufactures.
  • the fine cut obtained shows no clumping or hardening as the end product or tobacco nests; it is smooth and loose. Desired flavorings that otherwise lost during drying are still after the treatment according to the invention always present in tobacco.
  • the flavoring step can thus be carried out by the above-mentioned method variant according to the invention be merged with an early preparation process.
  • the Freedom of design within the treatment process is increased; by merging a separate process step can possibly be saved.
  • tobacco of one type or a tobacco mixture are processed.
  • the tobacco is based on an embodiment of the method according to the invention cut a cutting width of about 0.4mm to about 0.5mm, preferably 0.45mm.
  • the step of sieving and cooling is advantageously carried out in a cooling and sieving drum carried out. If for this purpose a drum that is particularly gentle on tobacco few, obliquely inclined and short turning plates are used, their cooling capacity is slightly less, the tobacco can advantageously after passing through the sieve drum be applied to a cooling belt.
  • the fine cut produced in this way contained tobacco nests and remained scruffy.
  • the drying step was omitted; he was after the because of the low humidity Preheating and moistening are not necessary.
  • the fine cut produced was smooth and loose with no hardening or tobacco nests.
  • the packaging in Pouches was carried out without any problems.
  • the right flow diagram of the illustration shows an experimental one Variant 2 of the method according to the invention.
  • the dampening and Sauce the tobacco to a moisture content (FG) of 17.5% with the flavoring; cutting tobacco; preheating and moistening the tobacco on you FG of 18%; and finally sieving and cooling the tobacco to an FG of 17%.
  • the drying step was also omitted here; he was again because of the low humidity after preheating and moistening is not necessary.
  • the flavoring was carried out with dampening and saucing; the last step from variant 1 was saved with it ..
  • the cutting width of all samples was 0.45mm.

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Abstract

In a process to condition finely cut tobacco, the cut tobacco is gently heated and moistened, bringing the moisture content to a maximum of 18 to 18.5 per cent. The tobacco is then immediately sieved and cooled, the moisture content at this stage being a maximum of 17 to 17.5 per cent.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Behandlung von Tabakfeinschnitt.The invention relates to a method for the treatment of fine tobacco.

Tabakfeinschnitt ist Tabak einer Sorte oder eine Tabakmischung zur Selbstverfertigung von Cigaretten durch Drehen oder Stopfen,der in Tabakbeuteln (Pouches) oder Dosen bereitgestellt wird. Der Feinschnitt erfahrt vor seiner Endverwendung üblicherweise eine Behandlung, die im wesentlichen die folgenden Schritte aufweist:

  • Auffeuchten und Sossieren des Tabaks auf einen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt (FG) von etwa 18%
  • Schneiden des Tabaks bei einem FG von etwa 18%
  • Konditionieren des Tabaks auf einen FG von etwa 24%
  • Trocknen des Tabaks in einem separaten Trockner auf einen FG von etwa 17,5 %
  • Sieben und Kühlen des Tabaks auf einen FG von etwa 16,5%
  • Flavourisierung des Tabaks.
Tobacco fine-cut is tobacco of one type or a tobacco mixture for the self-production of cigarettes by rolling or plugging, which is provided in tobacco pouches or cans. Prior to its final use, the fine cut usually undergoes a treatment which essentially comprises the following steps:
  • Moistening and sauceing the tobacco to a moisture content (FG) of about 18%
  • Cutting the tobacco at an FG of around 18%
  • Conditioning the tobacco to a FG of about 24%
  • Drying the tobacco in a separate dryer to a FG of about 17.5%
  • Sieving and cooling the tobacco to an FG of around 16.5%
  • Flavoring the tobacco.

Der Tabak wird also nach dem Stand der Technik beim Konditionierungsschritt sehr feucht gemacht (24% FG). Im Endprodukt, dem Feinschnitt sollte aber der Feuchtigkeitsgehalt bei höchstens 17,5% liegen, da eine höhere Feuchte insbesondere bei langeren Transport- und Lagerzeiten zu Problemen führen kann.According to the state of the art, the tobacco becomes very much in the conditioning step dampened (24% FG). In the final product, the fine cut, however, the moisture content should be be at most 17.5%, because a higher humidity, especially with longer ones Transport and storage times can lead to problems.

Aus obigen Gründen verwenden bekannte Feinschnitt-Behandlungsverfahren einen Trockner, mit dessen Hilfe die Tabakfeuchte auf Werte um die 17% herabgesetzt wird.For the above reasons, known fine cut treatment methods use one Dryer, with the help of which the tobacco moisture is reduced to values around 17%.

Die Verwendung eines Trockners bringt ungünstige Einflüsse auf den Tabak mit sich. Dadurch, daß die Tabakfasern des Feinschnitts in der Regel länger sind als bei Schnitttabak für maschinell gefertigte Cigaretten, tendiert er leichter zur Knäuelbildung, die im Trockner zum Teil nicht aufgelöst wird.Using a dryer has adverse effects on tobacco. Because the tobacco fibers of the fine cut are usually longer than cut tobacco for machine-made cigarettes, it tends to form more tangles in the Dryer is not partially dissolved.

Diese Tabakknäuel werden im Inneren nicht ausreichend abgetrocknet, was zu einer inhomogenen Feuchte des Endproduktes führen kann.These balls of tobacco are not sufficiently dried inside, which leads to a can lead to inhomogeneous moisture in the end product.

Weiterhin werden dem Tabak bei starker Trocknung erwünschte Aromastoffe entzogen, die eventuell später wieder zugeführt werden müssen.In addition, the desired flavorings are removed from the tobacco when they are very dry, which may have to be added again later.

Es ist die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ein Verfahren zur Behandlung von Tabakfeinschnitt zur Verfügung zu stellen, das die oben genannten Probleme überwindet. Insbesondere soll ein unaufwendiges Verfahren bereitgestellt werden, das einen glatten, lockeren Tabak ohne Verklumpungen mit einem gleichmäßigen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt herstellt.It is the object of the present invention to provide a method for the treatment of To provide fine tobacco cutting that overcomes the above problems. In particular, an uncomplicated method is to be provided which enables a smooth, loose tobacco without lumps with an even moisture content manufactures.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch ein Verfahren zur Behandlung von Tabakfeinschnitt mit den folgenden Schritten gelöst:

  • a) Auffeuchten und Sossieren des Tabaks;
  • b) Schneiden des Tabaks;
  • c) Vorwärmen und Anfeuchten des Tabaks;
  • d) Sieben und Kühlen des Tabaks;
  • e) Flavourisierung des Tabaks;
    wobei der geschnittene Tabak im Schritt c) auf einen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt von höchstens 18 bis 18,5% angefeuchtet und danach ohne weitere Trocknung dem Sieben und Kühlen (Schritt d)) zugeführt wird, worauf er einen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt von höchstens 17-17,5 % aufweist.
    • This object is achieved according to the invention by a method for treating fine tobacco cuts with the following steps:
  • a) moistening and sauceing the tobacco;
  • b) cutting the tobacco;
  • c) preheating and moistening the tobacco;
  • d) sieving and cooling the tobacco;
  • e) flavoring of tobacco;
    wherein the cut tobacco is moistened in step c) to a moisture content of at most 18 to 18.5% and is then passed to screening and cooling (step d)) without further drying, whereupon it has a moisture content of at most 17-17.5% .

    • Durch die geringe Feuchtigkeitserhöhung beim Vorwärmen (von etwa 17,5% auf 18 bis 18,5%) muß in den weiteren Verfahrensschritten keine größere Trocknungsleistung erbracht werden, um eine gewünscht niedrige Endfeuchte zu erhalten. Von der Verwendung eines Trockners mit den oben genannten negativen Auswirkungen, der außerdem einen hohen Energieverbrauch aufweist, kann deshalb abgesehen werden. Nach dem Vorwärmen und Anfeuchten kann der Feinschnitt unmittelbar dem Sieb- und Kühlvorgang zugeführt werden, der dann die gewünschte Endfeuchte liefert.Due to the slight increase in humidity during preheating (from about 17.5% to 18 to 18.5%) does not need a greater drying capacity in the further process steps are provided in order to obtain a desired low final moisture. From use a dryer with the above negative effects, which also high energy consumption can therefore be disregarded. After this The fine cut can preheat and moisten directly after the sieving and cooling process are supplied, which then provides the desired final moisture.

    Der erhaltene Feinschnitt weist als Endprodukt keine Verklumpungen oder Verhärtungen bzw. Tabaknester auf; er ist glatt und locker. Erwünschte Aromastoffe, die sonst beim Trocknen verlorengehen, sind nach der erfindungsgemäßen Behandlung noch immer im Tabak vorhanden.The fine cut obtained shows no clumping or hardening as the end product or tobacco nests; it is smooth and loose. Desired flavorings that otherwise lost during drying are still after the treatment according to the invention always present in tobacco.

    Ein weiteres erfindungsgemäßes Verfahren zur Behandlung von Tabakfeinschnitt weist die folgenden Schritte auf:

  • a) Auffeuchten und Sossieren des Tabaks unter Zugabe des Flavours;
  • b) Schneiden des Tabaks;
  • c) Vorwärmen und Anfeuchten des Tabaks;
  • d) Sieben und Kühlen des Tabaks;
    wobei der geschnittene Tabak im Schritt c) auf einen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt von höchstens 18 bis 19% angefeuchtet und danach ohne weitere Trocknung dem Sieben und Kühlen (Schritt d)) zugeführt wird, worauf er einen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt von höchstens 17-17,5 % aufweist.
    • Another method according to the invention for the treatment of fine tobacco has the following steps:
  • a) moistening and sauceing the tobacco while adding the flavor;
  • b) cutting the tobacco;
  • c) preheating and moistening the tobacco;
  • d) sieving and cooling the tobacco;
    wherein the cut tobacco is moistened in step c) to a moisture content of at most 18 to 19% and is then passed to screening and cooling (step d)) without further drying, whereupon it has a moisture content of at most 17-17.5%.

    • Was den Verzicht auf einen separaten Trocknungsschritt betrifft, gelten auch für diese erfindungsgemäße Verfahrensvariante die oben angeführten erzielbaren Vorteile. Eine weitere vorteilhafte Gestaltungsmöglichkeit zeigt sich darin, daß die Flavourisierung schon in einem frühen Verfahrensstadium, wie hier mit dem Sossieren durchgeführt werden kann. Dies war bei herkömmlichen Verfahren mit starker Trocknung nicht möglich, weil die Flavourstoffe beim Trocknen wieder aus dem Feinschnitt entwichen wären.As far as dispensing with a separate drying step applies, these also apply Process variant according to the invention the achievable advantages mentioned above. A Another advantageous design option shows that the flavoring at an early stage in the process, as was done here with the sauce can be. This was not the case with conventional methods with strong drying possible because the flavor substances escaped from the fine cut when drying would be.

    Durch die oben genannte erfindungsgemäße Verfahrensvariante kann also der Flavorisierungsschritt mit einem frühen Aufbereitungsprozess zusammengelegt werden. Die Gestaltungsfreiheit innerhalb des Behandlungsverfahrens wird erhöht; durch Zusammenlegung kann eventuell ein separater Verfahrensschritt eingespart werden.The flavoring step can thus be carried out by the above-mentioned method variant according to the invention be merged with an early preparation process. The Freedom of design within the treatment process is increased; by merging a separate process step can possibly be saved.

    Bei einem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren kann Tabak einer Sorte oder eine Tabakmischung verarbeitet werden.In a method according to the invention, tobacco of one type or a tobacco mixture are processed.

    Der Tabak wird gemäß einer Ausfuhrungsform des Verfahrens nach der Erfindung auf eine Schnittbreite von etwa 0,4mm bis etwa 0,5mm, vorzugsweise 0,45mm geschnitten.The tobacco is based on an embodiment of the method according to the invention cut a cutting width of about 0.4mm to about 0.5mm, preferably 0.45mm.

    Vorteilhafterweise wird der Schritt des Siebens und Kühlens in einer Kühl- und Siebtrommel durchgeführt. Falls hierfür eine besonders tabakschonende Trommel mit wenigen, schräg geneigten und kurzen Wendeblechen verwendet wird, deren Kühlleistung etwas geringer ist, kann der Tabak mit Vorteil nach dem Durchlaufen der Siebtrommel auf ein Kühlband aufgebracht werden.The step of sieving and cooling is advantageously carried out in a cooling and sieving drum carried out. If for this purpose a drum that is particularly gentle on tobacco few, obliquely inclined and short turning plates are used, their cooling capacity is slightly less, the tobacco can advantageously after passing through the sieve drum be applied to a cooling belt.

    Die Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand der beiliegenden Darstellung näher erläutert. Diese zeigt nebeneinander gestellte Ablaufdiagramme der wesentlichen Schritte eines Feinschnitt-Behandlungsverfahrens nach dem Stand der Technik und nach zwei Varianten 1 und 2 gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung.The invention is explained below with reference to the accompanying illustration. This shows side-by-side flow diagrams of the essential steps of a Fine cut treatment process according to the prior art and according to two variants 1 and 2 according to the present invention.

    Links in der Darstellung ist zunächst ein Vergleichsverfahren nach dem Stand der Technik gezeigt, das versuchsweise zur Feinschnittbehandlung verwendet wurde. Hierbei erfolgten das Auffeuchten und Sossieren des Tabaks auf einen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt (FG) von 18%; das schneiden des Tabaks bei einem FG von 18%; das Konditionieren des Tabaks auf einen FG von 24%; das Trocknen des Tabaks in einem separaten Trockner auf einen FG von 17,5 %; das Sieben und Kühlen des Tabaks auf einen FG von 16,5% und schließlich die Flavourisierung des Tabaks.To the left in the illustration is a comparison method according to the state of the Technique shown that was used experimentally for fine cut treatment. Here the tobacco is moistened and sauced to a moisture content (FG) of 18%; cutting the tobacco at an FG of 18%; conditioning the Tobacco to an FG of 24%; drying the tobacco in a separate dryer to an FG of 17.5%; sieving and cooling the tobacco to an FG of 16.5% and finally the flavoring of tobacco.

    Der so hergestellte Feinschnitt enthielt Tabaknester und verhielt sich struppig.The fine cut produced in this way contained tobacco nests and remained scruffy.

    In der Mitte der Darstellung ist eine Variante 1 des erfindungsgemäßen Behandlungsverfahrens im Ablaufdiagramm gezeigt, wie es im Versuch durchgeführt wurde. Hier erfolgten das Auffeuchten und Sossieren des Tabaks auf einen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt (FG) von 17,5%; das Schneiden des Tabaks; das Vorwärmen und Anfeuchten des Tabaks auf einen FG von 18%; das Sieben und Kühlen des Tabaks auf einen FG von 17 % und schließlich die Flavourisierung des Tabaks.In the middle of the illustration is a variant 1 of the treatment method according to the invention shown in the flow chart how it was carried out in the experiment. Here the tobacco is moistened and sauced to a moisture content (FG) of 17.5%; cutting tobacco; preheating and moistening the tobacco an FG of 18%; sieving and cooling the tobacco to an FG of 17% and finally the flavoring of tobacco.

    Der Trocknungsschritt wurde weggelassen; er war wegen der geringen Feuchte nach dem Vorwärmen und Anfeuchten nicht nötig.The drying step was omitted; he was after the because of the low humidity Preheating and moistening are not necessary.

    Der hergestellte Feinschnitt war glatt und locker ohne Verhärtungen oder Tabaknester. Die Verpackung in Pouches konnte ohne Probleme durchgeführt werden.The fine cut produced was smooth and loose with no hardening or tobacco nests. The packaging in Pouches was carried out without any problems.

    Der Versuch nach Variante 1 wurde für zwei verschiedene Tabakmischungen durchgeführt und kam zu dem obigen vorteilhaften Ergebnis. Auch eine Mischung mit ca. 10% Rippenanteil konnte mit dem gleichen Erfolg verarbeitet werden.The experiment according to variant 1 was carried out for two different tobacco mixtures and came to the above advantageous result. Also a mixture with approx. 10% Rib portion could be processed with the same success.

    Das rechte Ablaufdiagramm der Darstellung zeigt eine versuchsweise durchgeführte Variante 2 des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens. Hierbei erfolgten das Auffeuchten und Sossieren des Tabaks auf einen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt (FG) von 17,5% mit der Flavourisierung; das Schneiden des Tabaks; das Vorwärmen und Anfeuchten des Tabaks auf einen FG von 18%; und schließlich das Sieben und Kühlen des Tabaks auf eine FG von 17 %. The right flow diagram of the illustration shows an experimental one Variant 2 of the method according to the invention. Here the dampening and Sauce the tobacco to a moisture content (FG) of 17.5% with the flavoring; cutting tobacco; preheating and moistening the tobacco on you FG of 18%; and finally sieving and cooling the tobacco to an FG of 17%.

    Der Trocknungsschritt wurde auch hier weggelassen; er war wiederum wegen der geringen Feuchte nach dem Vorwärmen und Anfeuchten nicht nötig. Die Flavourisierung wurde mit dem Auffeuchten und Sossieren durchgeführt; der letzte Schritt aus Variante 1 wurde damit eingespart..The drying step was also omitted here; he was again because of the low humidity after preheating and moistening is not necessary. The flavoring was carried out with dampening and saucing; the last step from variant 1 was saved with it ..

    Der hergestellte Feinschnitt war wiederum glatt und locker ohne Verhärtungen oder Tabaknester. Auch in diesem Fall konnte die Verpackung in Pouches ohne Probleme durchgeführt werden.The fine cut produced was again smooth and loose without hardening or Tobacco nests. In this case, too, the packaging in Pouches was no problem be performed.

    Die Schnittbreite aller Proben war 0,45mm.The cutting width of all samples was 0.45mm.

    Es soll darauf hingewiesen werden, daß die "Verschiebung" des Flavourisierungsschrittes auf den Auffeuchtungs-/Sossierschritt lediglich ein Beispiel für die freie Gestaltungsmöglichkeit nach dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren darstellt. Alle Verfahrensschritte, die nach dem Stand der Technik wegen des Trocknens an einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt stattfinden mußten, können erfindungsgemäß nun freier und an verschiedenen geeigneten Verfahrenszeitpunkten angesetzt werden.It should be noted that the "shift" of the flavoring step on the moisturizing / sossier step just an example of the free design option represents by the inventive method. All process steps, the prior art because of drying at a particular time According to the invention can now take place more freely and at various suitable Procedural times are scheduled.

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    Verfahren zur Behandlung von Tabakfeinschnitt mit den folgenden Schritten: a) Auffeuchten und Sossieren des Tabaks; b) Schneiden des Tabaks; c) Vorwärmen und Anfeuchten des Tabaks; d) Sieben und Kühlen des Tabaks; e) Flavourisierung des Tabaks;
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der geschnittene Tabak im Schritt c) auf einen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt von höchstens 18 bis 18,5% angefeuchtet und danach ohne weitere Trocknung dem Sieben und Kühlen (Schritt d) zugeführt wird, worauf er einen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt von höchstens 17-17,5 % aufweist.     Procedure for treating fine tobacco with the following steps: a) moistening and sauceing the tobacco; b) cutting the tobacco; c) preheating and moistening the tobacco; d) sieving and cooling the tobacco; e) flavoring of tobacco;
    characterized by that the cut tobacco is moistened in step c) to a moisture content of at most 18 to 18.5% and is then passed to screening and cooling (step d) without further drying, whereupon it has a moisture content of at most 17-17.5%.     Verfahren zur Behandlung von Tabakfeinschnitt mit den folgenden Schritten: a) Auffeuchten und Sossieren des Tabaks unter Zugabe des Flavours; b) Schneiden des Tabaks; c) Vorwärmen und Anfeuchten des Tabaks; d) Sieben und Kühlen des Tabaks;
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der geschnittene Tabak im Schritt c) auf einen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt von höchstens 18 bis 19% angefeuchtet und danach ohne weitere Trocknung dem Sieben und Kühlen (Schritt d) zugeführt wird, worauf er einen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt von höchstens 17-17,5 % aufweist.     Procedure for treating fine tobacco with the following steps: a) moistening and sauceing the tobacco while adding the flavor; b) cutting the tobacco; c) preheating and moistening the tobacco; d) sieving and cooling the tobacco;
    characterized by that the cut tobacco is moistened in step c) to a moisture content of at most 18 to 19% and is then passed to screening and cooling (step d) without further drying, whereupon it has a moisture content of at most 17-17.5%.     Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Tabakmischung verarbeitet wird.Method according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that a Tobacco mixture is processed. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Tabak auf eine Schnittbreite von 0,3mm bis 0,7mm, vorzugsweise 0,4mm bis 0.5mm geschnitten wird.Method according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the Tobacco to a cutting width of 0.3mm to 0.7mm, preferably 0.4mm to 0.5mm is cut. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schritt des Siebens und Kühlens in einer Kühl- und Siebtrommel durchgeführt wird.Method according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the Screening and cooling step carried out in a cooling and screening drum becomes. Verfahren nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Tabak nach dem Durchlaufen der Kühl- und Siebtrommel auf ein Kühlband aufgebracht wird.A method according to claim 5, characterized in that the tobacco according to the Passing through the cooling and screening drum is applied to a cooling belt.
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