Abstract: A smokeless tobacco product user package (10). The package comprises a closed housing (12) containing a continuous band comprising the smokeless tobacco product (42). An opening (20) in the housing (12) exposes an outer end (46) of the continuous band outside the housing (12), and allows outfeed of the continuous band from the housing (12) and separation of a desired length of the outer end (46) by the user. A reclosable closure means (26) is provided for alternatively covering and exposing the outer end (46) of the continuous band outside the housing (12).

Abstract: A smokeless tobacco product user package (10). To further improve the packaging of smokeless tobacco doses so that the tobacco product at each single instance can be made more easily accessible to the user in a wider range of desired amounts the package comprises a plurality of product portions (18) arranged in a spaced relation one after another. The portions (18) are sealed in pockets (20) between layers of flexible sheet permeable to tobacco ingredients. The layers of sheet are bonded together face to face outside said portions (18) and form a band (12) joining the portions (18) together. The band (12) is also separable between adjacent portions (18) selectable by the user.

Abstract: A smoke-less tobacco composition includes at least one thickening agent such as xanthan gum or a mixture of xanthan gum and galactomannan.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tobacco product, which gives a high yield of taste and nicotine without chewing and has a pleasant appearance, comprising a multi-layer (laminate) structure wherein the product comprises at least one load layer and a construction layer. Also provided is a method for manufacturing said tobacco product comprising the following step: pressing at least one load layer with a construction layer in a press apparatus.