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CN-122028807-A - Pocket comprising particulate inorganic mineral filler

CN122028807ACN 122028807 ACN122028807 ACN 122028807ACN-122028807-A

Abstract

A nicotine pocket composition is disclosed comprising nicotine, water insoluble fiber, at least 5% water by weight of the composition, and at least 1% by weight of particulate inorganic mineral filler comprising calcium carbonate, the inorganic mineral filler having a BET specific surface area of at least 15 m2/g. Also disclosed are nicotine pocket products comprising the pocket compositions.

Inventors

  • M. L.L. Starr
  • K. B. Pedersen
  • A. J. Lancier

Assignees

  • 费尔廷制药公司

Dates

Publication Date
20260512
Application Date
20240927
Priority Date
20230929

Claims (20)

  1. 1. A composition for a pocket of nicotine comprises a base, the pocket composition comprises The nicotine is used for the treatment of the nicotine, A water-insoluble fiber that is substantially free of water, At least 5% water by weight of the pocket composition, and At least 1% by weight of a particulate inorganic mineral filler comprising calcium carbonate, the inorganic mineral filler having a BET specific surface area of at least 15 m 2 /g.
  2. 2. The nicotine pocket composition of claim 1, wherein the pocket composition comprises at least 2% by weight of inorganic mineral filler, such as at least 4% by weight of inorganic mineral filler, such as at least 6% by weight of inorganic mineral filler.
  3. 3. The nicotine pocket composition of claim 1 or 2, wherein the inorganic mineral filler comprises natural calcium carbonate and/or precipitated calcium carbonate.
  4. 4. A nicotine pocket composition as claimed in any one of claims 1-3, wherein the BET specific surface area of the inorganic mineral filler is at least 20 m 2 /g, such as at least 25m 2 /g, such as at least 30m 2 /g, such as at least 40m 2 /g, such as at least 50m 2 /g.
  5. 5. The nicotine pocket composition of any one of claims 1-4, wherein the inorganic mineral filler has a BET specific surface area of no more than 300 m 2 /g, such as no more than 250 m 2 /g, such as no more than 200 m 2 /g, such as no more than 150 m 2 /g, such as no more than 100m 2 /g, such as no more than 75 m 2 /g.
  6. 6. A nicotine pocket composition according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein the inorganic mineral filler comprises calcium carbonate in an amount of at least 30% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler, such as at least 40% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler, such as at least 50% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler.
  7. 7. A nicotine pocket composition as claimed in any one of claims 1-6, wherein at least 50% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler has a particle size of less than 10 microns, such as less than 8 microns.
  8. 8. The nicotine pocket composition of any one of claims 1-7, wherein the pocket composition comprises less than 0.1% by weight of silica, such as being substantially free of silica, such as being free of silica.
  9. 9. The nicotine pocket composition of any one of claims 1-8, wherein the inorganic mineral filler comprises a phosphate.
  10. 10. The nicotine pocket composition of claim 9, wherein the phosphate salt is a calcium salt.
  11. 11. The nicotine pocket composition of any one of claims 1-10, wherein the inorganic mineral filler comprises tricalcium phosphate.
  12. 12. The nicotine pocket composition of any one of claims 1-11, wherein the inorganic mineral filler consists essentially of a combination of calcium carbonate and tricalcium phosphate.
  13. 13. The nicotine pocket composition of any one of claims 1-12, wherein the inorganic mineral filler comprises calcium-containing phosphate in an amount of at least 10% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler, such as at least 15% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler, such as at least 20% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler, such as at least 30% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler, such as at least 40% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler.
  14. 14. The nicotine pocket composition of any one of claims 1-13, wherein the pocket composition comprises at least one sugar alcohol.
  15. 15. The nicotine pocket composition of any one of claims 1-14, wherein the at least one sugar alcohol comprises one or more of the group consisting of xylitol, maltitol, mannitol, erythritol, isomalt, sorbitol, lactitol, glycerin, and any combination thereof.
  16. 16. The nicotine pocket composition of any one of claims 1-15, wherein the at least one sugar alcohol comprises one or more of the group consisting of xylitol, maltitol, mannitol, erythritol, isomalt, sorbitol, lactitol, and any combination thereof.
  17. 17. The nicotine pocket composition of any one of claims 1-16, wherein the pocket composition comprises the at least one sugar alcohol in an amount of at least 1% by weight of the pocket composition, such as at least 2% by weight of the pocket composition, such as at least 5% by weight of the pocket composition, such as at least 10% by weight of the pocket composition, such as at least 15% by weight of the pocket composition.
  18. 18. The nicotine pocket composition of any one of claims 1-17, wherein the pocket composition comprises water in an amount of at least 10% by weight of the pocket composition, such as at least 15% by weight of the pocket composition, such as at least 20% by weight of the pocket composition, such as at least 30% by weight of the pocket composition.
  19. 19. The nicotine pocket composition of any one of claims 1-18, wherein the pocket composition comprises water insoluble fiber.
  20. 20. The nicotine pocket composition of any one of claims 1-19, wherein the water insoluble fiber is a plant fiber.

Description

Pocket comprising particulate inorganic mineral filler Technical Field The present invention relates to an oral nicotine pocket composition (oral nicotine pouch composition) as claimed and a nicotine pouch product (nicotine pouched product) as claimed. Background In recent years, a wide variety of reduced or no tobacco nicotine products have emerged, also in the field of pouched products or pockets (pouch). However, for a pouched product, it is still desirable to be able to release nicotine faster in order to improve the user experience by alleviating craving faster, while providing a satisfactory user experience. At the same time, it is also desirable to produce a bagged product in an economical and efficient manner. Disclosure of Invention The present invention relates to a nicotine pocket composition comprising nicotine, water insoluble fiber, at least 5% by weight of water of the pocket composition, and at least 1% by weight of a particulate inorganic mineral filler (particulate inorganic MINERAL FILLER) comprising calcium carbonate, the inorganic mineral filler having a BET specific surface area of at least 15m 2/g. One advantage of the present invention is that improved process characteristics of the pocket composition, such as improved flow (flowability), may be obtained. In particular, such improved process performance (processability) can be achieved without reliance on, for example, silica, which may be considered undesirable. Thus, the pocket composition achieves desirable free-running and processing properties even if the silica, which is typically added as a glidant to improve free-running, is omitted. That is, the inorganic mineral filler comprising calcium carbonate of the present invention can be used as a glidant in a pocket composition. Another advantage of the present invention is that a modified release effect, such as release of nicotine or flavor (flavor), can be obtained. In particular, one advantage of the present invention is that it combines good process performance with good release characteristics. In general, a fluidity improver such as silica may be added to obtain better processing properties, but this results in a decrease in the release efficiency of nicotine and flavor. Thus, the inventors have unexpectedly found that by using the claimed inorganic mineral fillers having a high specific surface area, both the desired free-flowing properties and the efficient release of nicotine and flavor can be obtained. According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the pocket composition comprises at least 2% by weight of inorganic mineral filler, for example at least 4% by weight of inorganic mineral filler, for example at least 6% by weight of inorganic mineral filler. In one embodiment of the invention, the pocket composition comprises 1-10% by weight of the pocket composition, such as 2-10% by weight of the pocket composition, such as 4-9% by weight of the pocket composition, such as 6-8% by weight of the pocket composition. Herein, "particulate inorganic mineral filler" refers to an inorganic mineral filler in particulate form. According to one embodiment, the BET specific surface area is measured according to ISO 9277. According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the inorganic mineral filler comprises natural calcium carbonate and/or precipitated calcium carbonate. According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the BET specific surface area of the inorganic mineral filler is at least 20m 2/g, for example at least 25 m 2/g, for example at least 30m 2/g, for example at least 40m 2/g, for example at least 50m 2/g. According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the BET specific surface area of the inorganic mineral filler is not more than 300 m 2/g, for example not more than 250 m 2/g, for example not more than 200 m 2/g, for example not more than 150 m 2/g, for example not more than 100 m 2/g, for example not more than 75 m 2/g. The advantage of the above embodiment is that a desired release profile can be obtained. In one embodiment of the invention, the inorganic mineral filler has a BET specific surface area of 15 to 300 m 2/g, such as 20 to 250m 2/g, such as 25 to 200 m 2/g, such as 30 to 150m 2/g, such as 40 to 100m 2/g, such as 40 to 80m 2/g. According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the inorganic mineral filler comprises calcium carbonate in an amount of at least 30% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler, such as at least 40% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler, such as at least 50% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler. In one embodiment of the invention, the inorganic mineral filler comprises calcium carbonate in an amount of 30-90% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler, such as 40-80% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler, such as 40-60% by weight of the inorganic mineral filler. In one embodiment of the invention, the inorganic mineral filler comprises calcium carbonate in an amount of 50-85