| abstract |
Processes for producing flavorful andnaromatic compounds from tobacco material are provided.nThe processes involve subjecting finely ground tobacconmaterial to heat treatment at a temperature aboven100°C, while the finely ground tobacco material isnenclosed in a pressure controlled environment.nPreferably, the finely ground tobacco material isnprovided as an aqueous tobacco suspension, whichnsuspension is then heat-treated in a pressurencontrolled environment. |