| abstract |
Improved delivery of additive material to the cigarette is provided through the use of one or more capsules (10) containing additive material, such as a flavoring component, in the filter area (40) of the cigarette. The sealed one or more capsules release at least a portion of the additive material from the one or more capsules and expose the additive material to mainstream smoke passing through the filter before or after smoking the cigarette. Subjected to external forces such as crushing by smokers. The sealed capsule provides a barrier between the additive material and other cigarette components, such as a sorbent or filter material, in order to reduce migration of the additive material to other cigarette components prior to the desired use. give. |