Abstract: A method for preparing a tobacco flavor extract from cured tobacco materials. The tobacco flavor extract has reduced level of tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) and/or nicotine. The tobacco flavor extract is suitable for use in an electronic smoking device to provide a tobacco taste for a user of the electronic smoking device. The method preserves volatile and semi-volatile flavor components that can be released during a low-temperature vaporization process occurring in the electronic smoking device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to smoking articles such as cigarettes, and in particular to a method and composition for providing a cooling effect to cigarettes. The tobacco rod of the cigarette contains a compound that imparts a cooing effect and sensation of freshness to tobacco smoke.

Abstract: The present invention relates to smoking articles such as cigarettes, and in particular to a method and composition for mentholation of smoking articles, including microencapsulation of menthol or other flavorants in a material melting below the pyrolysis zone of the smoking article.