TECHNICALFIELD
The present invention relates to a smokeless chewing tobacco substitute composition which
is an alternative to smokeless chewing tobacco.
BACKGROUND
Tobacco contains nicotine which is very much carcinogenic in nature. Generally smokeless
tobacco is consumed by chewing it and spitting out the same. Generally people chew it out
of their habit of chewing and also due to the natural nicotine in this smokeless tobacco
which mixes in their blood and demands regular supply of it in their body. This leads to
oral mouth cancer, and can also cause cancer to any other part of the body. Smokeless
tobacco is so much harmful to the body that government of India has made it mandatory for
every manufacturer to print on 80% of both side of pack on every tobacco product a
specific health warning “tobacco causes painful death” along with pictorial warning on it.
In the state of the art, the manufacturers generally manufacture smokeless tobacco of two
types.
1)Flavoured chewing tobacco which contains tobacco iscut into smaller size, cleaned,
followed by adding artificial and natural flavours along with natural spices. Consumer
generally takes 0.5 gm of the chewing tobacco at a time, with or without Paan Masala, chews
it for 7 to 10 minutes. Sometimes the consumer swallows it or spits it out.
2)Khaini Tobacco is of three types
a)Khaini Tobacco with Lime added to it:-In this case manufacturers take raw tobacco
bigger in size(Khaini quality). This is followed by preparation of mixture by mixing small
quantity of water approximately 15 ml with 2 gms of lime powder. The preparation is then
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mixed with 1 kg of raw tobacco, followed by soaking it for 8 to 10 hours. To this is added
natural and artificial flavor and spices.
b)Khaini Tobacco without Lime added:-In this case also manufacturers take raw tobacco
bigger in size(Khaini quality). To this are added natural and artificial flavours which is
approximately 1% of the weight of raw tobacco. This is followed by addition of spices, which
is approximately 2% to 3% of the weight of raw tobacco. Manufacturers separately pack lime
mixed with water in paste form, in very small plastic packs and supplies to the customers
along with each pack of khaini.
c)Filter Khaini:-In this case manufacturer takes powdered natural tobacco leaves. To this are
added natural and artificial flavours approximately1% by weight of tobacco along with spices
which are approximately 2% by weight of tobacco. This is packed in small filter porous
pouches so that when a person keeps it inside the mouth due to this filter paper, a taste and
effect of the powdered tobacco along with flavours and spices is achieved.
There is a need to develop alternatives to smokeless chewing tobacco. In order to provide
solution to this problem the inventors have developed a composition which is an alternative
to smokeless chewing tobacco as explained in the subsequent paragraphs.
SUMMARYOFTHEINVENTION
The following presents a simplified summary of the subject matter in order to provide a
basic understanding of some aspects of subject matter embodiments. This summary is not
an extensive overview of the subject matter. It is not intended to identify key/critical
elements of the embodiments or to delineate the scope of the subject matter. Its sole
purpose is to present some concepts of the subject matter in a simplified form as a prelude
to the more detailed description that is presented later.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a smokeless chewing tobacco substitute
composition which has a taste which is very similar to that of smokeless chewing tobacco.
The inventors have found a composition which is a novel smokeless chewing tobacco
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alternate. The present composition is also different from any other herbal smokeless
chewing tobacco products available in the market. The composition uses ingredients which
are free from nicotine.
The novel composition is a boon to the society as it is free from nicotine so it is not
carcinogenic and it gives the same taste as that of chewing tobacco and even better than it
because of the different and improved ingredients.
The subject can consume it freely and also need not to spit it and can also easily swallow
it.This is also a solution to the spitting problem in public places.
In order to achieve the above object a tobacco substitute composition is provided which
comprises:
- 90 wt% of Component A, comprising indole powder, methyl-anthranilate,nutmeg,
mace, cardamom, black pepper, white pepper, fennel, basil leaf, licorice, Indian ginseng,
isabgol, akarkara, bayleaf, ginger or combination thereof; and
- 10 wt% of Component B, comprising propylene glycol, hydroxy citronellol, rose
oil, jasmin absolute, nutmeg oil, pandanus oil, myrtle oil, marigold oil, mace oil, clove oil,
eucalyptus oil, patchouli oil or combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the composition comprises moisturized coating base, wherein said
coating base is selected from the group consisting of senna leaves, tendu leaves, banana
leaves, papaya leaves, cauliflower leaves, sugarcane pulp, arecanut, corn or combination
thereof.
In another embodiment, the moisturized coating base is prepared by coating the base with
glycerin.
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In yet another embodiment, the smokeless chewing tobacco substitute composition is
prepared by a process comprising the step of preparing a mixture of Component A and
Component B;
In yet another embodiment, the smokeless chewing tobacco substitute composition is
prepared by a process comprising the steps of:
a) preparing a mixture of Component A and Component B;
b) moisturizing the coating base with glycerin; and
c) coating the moisturized coating base of step b) with the mixture of step a)
These and other objects, embodiments and advantages of the present invention will become
readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the
embodiments having reference to the attached figures, the invention not being limited to
any particular embodiments disclosed.
DETAILEDDESCRIPTION
Exemplary embodiments now will be described with reference to the accompanying
examples. The disclosure may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should
not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments
are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey its
scope to those skilled in the art. The terminology used in the detailed description of the
particular exemplary embodiments illustrated in the accompanying examples is not
intended to be limiting.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein
have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skills in the art to
which this disclosure pertains. It will be further understood that terms, such as those
defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is
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consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in
an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced,
killing more than 8 million people a year around the world. More than 7 million of those
deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while around 1.2 million are the result of nonsmokers being exposed to second-hand smoke.
Over 80% of the world's 1.3 billion tobacco users live in low and middle-income countries.
Tobacco use contributes to poverty by diverting household spending from basic needs such as
food and shelter to tobacco.
All forms of tobacco are harmful, and there is no safe level of exposure to tobacco. Cigarette
smoking is the most common form of tobacco used worldwide. Other tobacco products
include waterpipe tobacco, various smokeless tobacco products, cigars, cigarillos, roll-yourown tobacco, pipe tobacco and bidis. Smokeless tobacco use is highly addictive and damaging
to health.
Smokeless tobacco contains many cancer-causing toxins and its use increases the risk of
cancers of the head, neck, throat, oesophagus and oral cavity (including cancer of the mouth,
tongue, lip and gums) as well as various dental diseases.
As per WHO tobacco report 2019, it is clear that millions of people all over the world are
dying every year because of tobacco use. In this report WHO is taking every possible step to
prevent people from the tobacco use in any form. Adverse effect of smokeless tobacco are also
provided in the article from Science Direct-Factors associated with dependence on smokeless
tobacco, Navi Mumbai, India by Apoorva Salvi et al, 2019.
The present invention overcomes the drawbacks of the prior art by providing atobacco
substitute composition which is an alternate for smokeless chewing tobacco i.e. purely based
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on natural herbs, spices and leaves which are healthy and also does not contains nicotine in it.
The composition comprises of:
- 90 wt% of Component A comprising nutmeg, mace, cardamom, black
pepper, white pepper, fennel, basil leaf, licorice, Indian ginseng, isabgol,
akarkara, bayleaf, ginger, 1H-Indole, methyl anthranilate or combination
thereof; and
- 10 wt% of Component B comprising propylene glycol, hydroxy
citronellol, rose oil, jasmin absolute, nutmeg oil, pandanus oil, myrtle
oil, marigold oil, mace oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil, patchouli oil or
combination thereof.
Component A comprises a mixture of spices as reproduced below:
Common name Indian name Scientific name
Nutmeg Jaiphal Myristica fragrans
Mace Javitri Dried Aril of seed myristica fragrans
Cardamom Elaichi Elattaria cardamomum
Black pepper Kali mirch Piper nigrum
White pepper Safed mirch Piper nigrum
Fennel Saunf Foeniculum vulgare
Basil Leaf Tulsi Ocimum basiclicum
Licorice Mulethi Glycyrrhiza glabra
Indian ginseng Ashwagandha Withania somnifera
Isabgol Isabgol Psyllium Husk
Akarkara Akarkara Anacyclus Pyrethrum
Cinnamon Dalchini Cinamomum verum
Bayleaf Tejpatta Laurus nobilis
Ginger Adrak Zingiber officinale
Indole powder 1H-Indole or 2, 3-benzopyrrole,
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ketole, 1-benzazole [C8H9N]
Methyl Anthranalate Methyl 2-aminobenzoate or
carboxylmethoxyaniline [C8H9NO2]
Component B comprising liquid perfumery compounds as shown below :
Common Name Indian Name Scientific Name
Propylene Glycol - Propane-1,2-diol [C3H8O2]
-
Hydroxy Citronellol - 7-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal,
C10H20O2,
Rose Oil Gulab oil Rosa
Jasmin Absolute Chameli Jasminum
Nutmeg Oil Jaiphal Oil Myristica fragrans
Pandanus Oil Kewra Oil Pandanus odorifer oil
Myrtle Oil Mehendi Myrtus communis
Marigold Oil Genda Tagetes erecta
Mace Oil Javitri Dried Aril of seed myristica
fragrans
Clove Oil Laung Oil Syzygiumaromaticum
Eucalyptus oil Neelgiri Eucalyptus globulus
Patchouli oil - Pogostemoncablin
The composition may further comprise abase coated with glycerin. The base can be selected
from leaves,betelnuts(Areca Catechu)or Corn(Maize)-Scientific name is Zea mays.
1)The leaves can be selected from the group consisting of 1) Senna leaves: Scientific name of
said leaves is “Senna elexandrina and common name is “Alexandrian Senna”. These leaves
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are very good for digestion and can also be used as laxative.
2)Tendu leaves: Botanical name of the tree from which said leaves are derived is Diospyros
melanoxyion.
3)Banana leaves: Scientific name of said leaves is Musa acuminate,
4) Papaya leaves: Scientific name of said leaves is Carica papaya
5)Sugarcane Pulp: Scientific Name of said leaves is Sacharum Officinarum
6) Cauliflower leaves: Scientific name of said leaves is Brassica-Oleracea
The dry leaves such as Senna leaves are cleaned, cut and sized like chewing tobacco. The
leaves are then coated with edible Glycerin which keeps the leaves moist to enable coat a
mixture thereafter. These glycerin coated Senna leaves are coated with ready mixture of spices
and perfumery. Now tastewise, smellwise and also visually, the composition will be same as
that of smokeless chewing tobacco leaves even better than it. This composition gives the same
smell, taste and effect of natural smokeless chewing tobacco but it is in powder form.
The composition of the present subject matter has the following advantages:
1)A major advantage of the composition of the present invention is that it helps in quitting
smokeless chewing tobacco which contains nicotine, and many other harmful chemicals like
Arsenic, Benzene and Formaldehyde which is the main cause of oral cancer other types of
cancer in human beings which causes painful death.
2) The composition uses spices, perfumes and natural leaves which have the following
benefits:
a) The spices reduce arthritis symptoms, boost immunity and help reduce cardiovascular
complications.
b) The perfumery improves mood and helps lift spirits. Perfume has many relaxing and
therapeutic benefits which help calm the mind and soothe the body.
The leaves used in the composition have the following advantages:
1) Senna leaves are very good for digestion and also a very good laxative.
2) Tendu leaves are also used as a diuretic, styptic, laxative, and carminative.
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3) Banana leaves are packed with polyphenols, which are natural antioxidants that is also
found in green tea.
4) Papaya leaves treat symptoms related to dengue fever, promote balanced blood sugar,
support digestive function, have anti-inflammatory effects, support hair growth, promote
healthy skin and may have anticancer properties.
5) Sugarcane pulp (Bagasse)is the by-product of sugarcane fibres that remains after extraction
of sugarcane juice. It is edible and has several health benefits.
6)Arecanuts (Areca Catechu)-Areca is used for treatment of a mental disorder called
schizophrenia and an eye disorder called glaucoma; as a mild stimulant; and as a digestive aid.
7)Cauliflower leaves contain more than twice the amount of protein than in cauliflower. It
provides more than 3 times the fat compared to cauliflower. It supplies almost double the
number of carbohydrates than cauliflower.
8)Corns(Maize) augments eye health, supplies essential amino acid, supports a gluten-free
diet, fortifies bone density, keeps blood sugar levels in check, treats anaemia, boosts nervous
system function, augments heart health.
In one of the embodiments a mixture of spices in powdered form consisting of
Nutmeg(Jaiphal), Mace(Javetri), Small Cardamom, Black pepper(kali-mirch), White
pepper(safedmirch), Fennel(Saunf), Basil leaves, Licorice(Mulethi), Indian
Ginseng(Ashwagandha),Psyllium-Husk(Isabagola), Akarkara, Cinnamon(Dalchini),
Bayleaf(Tejpatta), ginger(Adrak),Indole powder and Methyl-Anthranilate(liquid) form a
first mixture. Reaction between Indole powder and Methyl-Anthranilate(liquid) results in
the formation of Schiff Base.
To the above mixture are added perfumery compounds such as Propylene Glycol,
HydroxyCitronellol, Rose oil(Gulab), Jasmin Absolute(Chameli), Nutmeg oil, Pandanusoil(Kewra), Myrtle(Mehendi), Marygold(Genda), Mace-oil, Clove oil(Laung), Eukelyptus
oil(Neelgiri) and Patchouli oil to form a second mixture. Propylene Glycol and Hydroxy
Citronellol results in the formation of Acetal.
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We mix these perfumery compounds i.e. component B with a first mixture of spices to form a
third mixture which gives the same smell, taste and effect of natural tobacco but it is in
powder form.
Dry Senna leaves are cleaned, cut and sized like chewing tobacco. The leaves are then coated
with vegetable glycerin followed by coating with the above third mixture of spices and
perfumes. The resultant composition has same taste, smell and visual appearance as that of
natural smokeless tobacco.
Tobacco leaves contain harmful carcinogenic chemicals such as nicotine, benzene, arsenic
and formaldehyde. Tobacco contains many different chemicals called as carcinogens which
can cause cancer. These chemicals increase the risk of oral cancer such as cancer of the
mouth, throat, cheek, gums, lips or tongue. Chewing tobacco, snuff, or smokeless tobacco
also effects health adversely with gum disease, tooth decay (cavities), tooth loss, and bad
breath, addiction. Nicotine is the chemical that makes tobacco addictive. The use of
chewing tobacco and other smokeless leads to cancer. Some studies have shown a link
between an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (including heart attacks and stroke) in
users of snuff and chewing tobacco. These are bitter in taste.
To the contrary the leaves and the fruit of the Senna plant are used to make medicine. Senna is
an FDA-approved nonprescription laxative. It is used to treat constipation and also to clear the
bowel before diagnostic tests such as colonoscopy. Senna is also used for irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS), hemorrhoids, and weight loss.
Senna helps in managing blood sugar levels by increasing the insulin production due to its
antioxidant property. It also helps to remove worms. Senna tea is a popular way to relieve
constipation, thanks to its effectiveness as a laxative. It's also used to relieve hemorrhoid
discomfort. The most common benefit of senna leaves is relief from constipation. Senna
leaves contain compounds called sennosides, which stimulate muscle contractions. Senna
leaves can be grown in most of the regions. These are almost tasteless. Senna leaves can be
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grown in most of the regions.
Tobacco leaves contains natural nicotine, arsenic, formaldehyde and benzene which are all
carciogenic in nature. Whereas Senna leaves do not contain nicotine, arsenic, formaldehyde
and benzene. Tobacco leaves are bitter in taste but senna leaves are not bitter in taste.
Market price of Senna leaves is much lesser than tobacco leaves. It is easily available in the
market. Senna leaves have light sweetish odour and are quite similar to that of tobacco leaves.
They are almost tasteless whereas tobacco leaves are quite bitter in taste but after cleaning,
cutting and proper sizing appearance wise they are nearly same as that of cut and sized
tobacco natural tobacco with greenish colour. After coating composition of the present
invention on these Senna(already coated with glycerine) leaves, a new product is formed
which gives the same taste as of natural tobacco.
EXAMPLES
Example 1
A composition comprising 100gms of the composition of the present invention in
powderformwithout base is illustrated below:
S.No. Ingredients Quantity [w/w] Percentage
of Quantity
1 Nutmeg (Jaiphal) 2-3 2-3
2 Mace (Javitri) 2-3 2-3
3 Small cardamom 2-3 2-3
4 Black Pepper (kali mirch) 2-3 2-3
5 White Pepper (safedmirch) 1-4 1-4
6 Fennel (Saunf) 6-9 6-9
7 Basil leaves 6-9 6-9
8 Licorice (Mulethi) 1-4 1-4
9 Indian Ginseng (Ashwagandha) 8-12 8-12
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10 Psyllium Husk (Isabgola) 3-7 3-7
11 Akarkara 6-9 6-9
12 Cinnamon (Dalchini) 6-9 6-9
13 Bay leaf (Tejpatta) 4-8 4-8
14 Ginger (Adrak) 2.5-5.5 2.5-5.5
15 Indole powder 12-16 12-16
16 Methyl anthranilate 4-8 4-8
17 Propylene glycol 0.5-3.5 0.5-3.5
18 Hydroxy citronellol 0.25-1.75 0.25-1.75
19 Rose Oil (gulab) 0.125-1.00 0.125-1.00
20 Jasmin Absolute (chameli) 0.125-1.00 0.125-1.00
21 Nutmeg oil 0.25-1.75 0.25-1.75
22 Pandanus oil (kewra) 0.25-1.75 0.25-1.75
23 Myrtle (mehendi) 0.25-1.75 0.25-1.75
24 Marygold (genda) 0.25-1.75 0.25-1.75
25 Mace oil 0.125-1.00 0.125-1.00
26 Clove oil (laung) 0.125-1.00 0.125-1.00
27 Eucalyptus oil (Neelgiri) 0.125-1.00 0.125-1.00
28 Patchouli oil 0.25-1.75 0.25-1.75
90gms(90%) of component A is mixed with10gms(10%) of component B to produce the
composition of the present invention.
Example 2
Composition of example 2 of the present invention was prepared by the same process as
that of example 1 except that the amounts of the ingredient were varied.
S.No. Ingredients Quantity [w/w]
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1 Nutmeg (Jaiphal) 2.5
2 Mace (Javitri) 2.5
3 Small cardamom 2.5
4 Black Pepper (kali
mirch)
2.5
5 White Pepper
(safedmirch)
2.5
6 Fennel (Saunf) 7.5
7 Basil leaves 7.5
8 Licorice (Mulethi) 2.5
9 Indian Ginseng
(Ashwagandha)
10
10 Psyllium Husk
(Isabgola)
5
11 Akarkara 7.5
12 Cinnamon (Dalchini) 7.5
13 Bay leaf (Tejpatta) 6
14 Ginger (Adrak) 4
15 Indole powder 14
16 Methyl anthranilate 6
17 Propylene glycol 2
18 Hydroxy citronellol 1
19 Rose Oil (gulab) 0.5
20 Jasmin Absolute
(chameli)
0.5
21 Nutmeg oil 1
22 Pandanus oil (kewra) 0.5
23 Myrtle (mehendi) 1
24 Marygold (genda) 1
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25 Mace oil 0.5
26 Clove oil (laung) 0.5
27 Eucalyptus oil
(Neelgiri)
0.5
28 Patchouli oil 1
Example 3
A composition comprising 1000gms of an embodiment of the composition of the present
invention with base as illustrated below:
S.No. Ingredients Quantity [w/w]
1 Cleaned sized and dry
Senna leaves
680-910
2 Vegetable glycerin 1-10
3 Nutmeg (Jaiphal) 4-6
4 Mace (Javitri) 4-6
5 Small cardamom 4-6
6 Black Pepper (kali
mirch)
4-6
7 White Pepper
(safedmirch)
2-8
8 Fennel (Saunf) 12-18
9 Basil leaves 12-18
10 Licorice (Mulethi) 2-8
11 Indian Ginseng
(Ashwagandha)
16-24
12 Psyllium Husk
(Isabgola)
6-14
13 Akarkara 12-18
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14 Cinnamon (Dalchini) 12-18
15 Bay leaf (Tejpatta) 8-16
16 Ginger (Adrak) 5-11
17 Indole powder 24-32
18 Methyl anthranilate 8-16
19 Propylene glycol 1-7
20 Hydroxy citronellol 0.50-3.50
21 Rose Oil (gulab) 0.25-2.00
22 Jasmin Absolute
(chameli)
0.25-2.00
23 Nutmeg oil 0.50-3.50
24 Pandanus oil (kewra) 0.25-2.00
25 Myrtle (mehendi) 0.50-3.50
26 Marygold (genda) 0.50-3.50
27 Mace oil
28 Clove oil (laung) 0.25-2.00
29 Eucalyptus oil
(Neelgiri)
0.25-2.00
30 Patchouli oil 0.50-3.50
Example 4
A composition comprising 1000gms of an embodiment of the composition of the present
invention with base as illustrated below:
S.No. Ingredients Quantity [w/w]
1 Cleaned sized and dry
Senna leaves
795
2 Vegetable glycerin 5
3 Nutmeg (Jaiphal) 5
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4 Mace (Javitri) 5
5 Small cardamom 5
6 Black Pepper (kali
mirch)
5
7 White Pepper
(safedmirch)
5
8 Fennel (Saunf) 15
9 Basil leaves 15
10 Licorice (Mulethi) 5
11 Indian Ginseng
(Ashwagandha)
20
12 Psyllium Husk
(Isabgola)
10
13 Akarkara 15
14 Cinnamon (Dalchini) 15
15 Bay leaf (Tejpatta) 12
16 Ginger (Adrak) 8
17 Indole powder 28
18 Methyl anthranilate 12
19 Propylene glycol 4
20 Hydroxy citronellol 2
21 Rose Oil (gulab) 1
22 Jasmin Absolute
(chameli)
1
23 Nutmeg oil 2
24 Pandanus oil (kewra) 1
25 Myrtle (mehendi) 2
26 Marygold (genda) 2
27 Mace oil 1
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28 Clove oil (laung) 1
29 Eucalyptus oil
(Neelgiri)
1
30 Patchouli oil 2
Example 5
The compositions of examples 3 and 4 of the present invention are prepared as follows:
Step1): 795 gms of dry Senna leaves are cleaned, cut and sized just like tobacco leaves.
Instead of Senna leaves Tendu, Banana, Papaya, Sugarcane Pulp, Cauliflower leaves Betelnuts
or corns can also be used in same quantity as that of Senna leaves.
Step3):The following mixture of spices is obtained in powder form
1)Nutmeg(Jaiphal) 2)Mace(Javetri) 3)Small Cardamom 4)Black pepper(kali-mirch)
5)White pepper(safedmirch) 6)Fennel(Sauf)-7)Basil leaves 8)Licorice(Mulethi) 9)Indian
Ginseng(Ashwagandha) 10)Psyllium-Husk(Isabagola)11)Akarkara 12)Cinnamon(Dalchini)
13)Bayleaf(Tejpatta)14) Ginger(Adrak)to these are added 15)Indole powder as a layer on
itfirstandthen 16)Methyl-Anthranilate.(liquid) is sprayed on it.Now entire mixture is mixed
together.
Indole powderand Methyl Anthranilate reacts to form Schiff Base
Step4)A mixture of liquid perfumery consisting of 1)Propylene Glycol 2)Hydroxy Citronellol
3)Rose oil(Gulab) 4)Jasmin Absolute(Chameli) 5)Nutmeg oil 6)Pandanus-oil(Kewra)
7)Myrtle(Mehendi) 8)Marygold(Genda) 9)Mace-oil 10)Clove oil(Laung) 11)Eukelyptus
oil(Neelgiri) and 12)Patchouli oil is prepared
Propylene Glycol and Hydroxy Citronellol react to form an Acetal (1,1-Diethoxyethane
Chemical formula C6H14O2).
Step 5)20 ml of this mixture of perfumery in step 4 is added to 180 gms of mixture of spices
of step 3.
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Step6)Senna leaves are coated with 5 ml of edible glycerin for moisturizing purpose.
Step7)The mixture of perfumery and spices are coated on the moist Senna leaves to obtain
composition of the present invention. This composition tastes, smells like smokeless tobacco.
In fact the composition also has similar appearance as smokeless chewing tobacco and is even
better than chewing tobacco which is bitter in taste while the composition of the present
invention is not bitter in taste. The composition of the present invention provides a better
alternative to smokeless chewing tobacco.
Example 6
The inventors conducted a survey to compare the composition of the present invention with
smokeless chewing tobacco. These were evaluated by120 consumers, all age above 25
years, in the form of questions and answers. The result of different main parameter tested
are summarized in Table 1. The higher percentage in any of the tested parameter, the higher
the consumer satisfaction level in that respect.
Table 1 Results based on survey of Consumers
TEST PARAMETER TOBACCO SUBSTITUTE
COMPOSITION
MANUFACTURED
NATURAL CHEWING
TOBACCO
FLAVOUR 90% 75%
CHEWABILITY 82% 68%
FRESHNESS 78% 56%
MIND SENSATION 75% 53%
LESS BITTER 98% 58%
GOOD QUALITY 92% 62%
HEATING EFFECT AT 91% 59%
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TONGUE
Based on the result of the evaluation it can be concluded that the consumers more satisfied
with the composition of the present invention as compared to manufactured natural
chewing tobacco
The novel Smokeless Tobacco Alternate can be used by people consuming a)Chewing
Tobacco -b)Khaini with lime, without lime and also filter Khaini and -c) Gutkha (Paan Masala
mixed with tobacco)
Use of the Novel Smokeless Chewing Tobacco Alternate will help in keeping city clean
because generally people after chewing tobacco spit it out in public places because tobacco is
bitter in taste and dangerous to health. Whereas the composition of the present invention is
neither bitter nor dangerous to health. It is also good for health and has better taste than
natural tobacco so people can easily swallow it. It will be a boon not only to India but to the
entire world because it will not only save millions of people from cancer but also from their
painful death.
Example 7
A) The composition of the present invention has unexpected effect. The inventor took a
group of 100 volunteers above the age group of 25 years who were habitual of eating
chewing tobacco. They were given following samples to smell and taste. With different
ingredients and at every stage we checked the opinion of the tasters.
Raw Ingredients No of people Feedback of subjects
Combination of
Spices
91 Tastes spicy with heating effect on tongue
Compounds of
Perfumes
93 Has sweetish odor and smell of tobacco.
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Combination of spices
and compounds of
perfumes
90 Heating effect on tongue with sweetish and
spicy flavour
Senna Leaves 95 Almost tasteless
Composition of the
present invention
92 It is identical to the smell, taste, colour and
appearance as that of natural smokeless
chewing tobacco. In fact it is superior in
taste.
The composition of the present invention is entirely different from the individual
ingredients in smell and taste.
B) SAMPLING WHICH PROVES THAT THIS IS A “NOVEL SMOKELESS
CHEWING TOBACCO ALTERNATE”
100 volunteers including drivers above the age group of 25years were fed with the
composition of the present invention. Following is the result of the survey.
Number of
Volunteers
Composition of the present
invention
Traditional Natural Smokeless
Chewing Tobacco
92 Better than traditional natural
smokeless tobacco. The composition
of the present invention can be
swallowed without spitting
Simple taste of natural chewing
tobacco. The volunteer had to
spit after eating.
90 Can be eaten in more quantity
without fear of health.Spitting not
required.
Spitting is must and is harmful
for health if eaten in access.
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Although the disclosure of the smokeless chewing tobacco substitute composition has been
described in connection with the embodiment of the present disclosure illustrated in the
accompanying examples, it is not limited thereto. It will be apparent to those skilled in the
art that various substitutions, modifications and changes may be made thereto without
departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. The various embodiments described
above can be combined to provide further embodiments.
These and other changes can be made to the embodiments in light of the above-detailed
description. In general, in the following claims, the terms used should not be construed to
limit the claims to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and the claims,
but should be construed to include all possible embodiments along with the full scope of
equivalents to which such claims are entitled. Accordingly, the claims are not limited by
the disclosure.

We Claim:
1. A smokeless chewing tobacco substitute composition comprising:
- 90 wt% of Component A comprising nutmeg, mace, cardamom, black
pepper, white pepper, fennel, basil leaf, licorice, Indian ginseng, isabgol,
akarkara, bayleaf, ginger, 1H-Indole, methyl anthranilate or combination
thereof; and
- 10 wt% of Component B comprising propylene glycol, hydroxy
citronellol, rose oil, jasmin absolute, nutmeg oil, pandanus oil, myrtle
oil, marigold oil, mace oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil, patchouli oil or
combination thereof.
2. The smokeless chewing tobacco substitute composition as claimed in claim 1,
comprising a moisturized coating base, wherein said coating base is selected from
the group consisting of senna leaves, tendu leaves, banana leaves, papaya leaves,
cauliflower leaves, sugarcane pulp, betelnuts, corn or combination thereof.
3. The smokeless chewing tobacco substitute composition as claimed in claim 2,
wherein the moisturized coated base is prepared by coating the coating base with
glycerin.
4. The smokelesschewing tobacco substitute composition as claimed in claims 1 to 3,
wherein said composition is in powder form.
5. The smokeless chewing tobacco substitute composition as claimed in claim 3,
wherein the coating base is selected from the group consisting of senna leaves,
banana leaves or betel nut.
6. A smokeless chewing tobacco substitute composition comprising moisturized senna
leaves coated with a mixture of:
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- 90 wt% of Component A comprising nutmeg, mace, cardamom, black
pepper, white pepper, fennel, basil leaf, licorice, Indian ginseng, isabgol,
akarkara, bayleaf, 1H-Indole, methyl anthranilate and ginger;
- 10 wt% of Component B comprising propylene glycol, hydroxy
citronellol, rose oil, jasmin absolute, nutmeg oil, pandanus oil, myrtle
oil, marigold oil, mace oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil, and patchouli oil.
7. A smokeless chewing tobacco substitute composition comprising moisturized
arecanuts or corn coated with a mixture of:
- 90 wt% of Component A comprising nutmeg, mace, cardamom, black
pepper, white pepper, fennel, basil leaf, licorice, Indian ginseng, isabgol,
akarkara, bayleaf, 1H-Indole, methyl anthranilate and ginger; and
- 10 wt% of Component B comprising propylene glycol, hydroxy
citronellol, rose oil, jasminabsolute, nutmeg oil, pandanus oil, myrtle oil,
marigold oil, mace oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil, and patchouli oil.
8. A smokeless chewing tobacco substitute composition comprising moisturized banana
leaves coated with a mixture of:
- 90 wt% of Component A comprising nutmeg, mace, cardamom, black
pepper, white pepper, fennel, basil leaf, licorice, Indian ginseng, isabgol,
akarkara, bayleaf, 1H-Indole, methyl anthranilate and ginger; and
- 10 wt% of Component B comprising propylene glycol, hydroxy
citronellol, rose oil, jasmin absolute, nutmeg oil, pandanus oil, myrtle
oil, marigold oil, mace oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil, and patchouli oil.
9. A process for preparing the smokeless chewing tobacco substitute composition as
claimed in claim 1, comprising the step of preparing a mixture of Component A and
Component B;
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10. A process for preparing the smokeless chewing tobacco substitute composition as
claimed in claims 2, 6, 7 or 8, comprising the steps of:
d) preparing a mixture of Component A and Component B;
e) moisturizing the coating base with glycerin; and
f) coating the moisturized coating base of step b) with the mixture of step a)
11. The process as claimed in claim 9 or 10, wherein said Component A comprises
nutmeg, mace, cardamom, black pepper, white pepper, fennel, basil leaf, licorice,
Indian ginseng, isabgol, akarkara, bayleaf, ginger or combination thereof.
12. The process as claimed in claim 9 or 10, wherein said Component B comprises
propylene glycol, hydroxy citronellol, rose oil, jasmin absolute, nutmeg oil,
pandanus oil, myrtle oil, marigold oil, mace oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil, patchouli
oil or combination thereof