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Lactic acid and lactate used as humectants in cigarettes

Rui Gao

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Effect of lactic acid solution and lactate solution used on tobacco was studied with the objective to find new type of humectants.Compared with propylene glycol(PG),moisture retention capacities were evaluated by using water ratio in tobaccos.Results showed that moisture retention capacities of lactic acid and lactate were higher than that of PG under condition of RH40%,and smoking comfort was obtained.No significant differences were detected in moisture retention capacities of lactic acid,lactate and PG under condition of RH75%.Additionally,lithium lactate and potassium lactate showed better moisture retention capacities than that of sodium lactate(P0.05) under condition of RH40%,while potassium lactate was the best under condition of RH75%(P0.05).

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Key concepts: Sodium lactate, Lactic acid, Chemistry, Moisture, Potassium, Food science, Sodium, Chromatography