A cigarette (10) provides tobacco flavor by heating tobacco (16), but not burning tobacco or any other material. A heat source (35) which includes a metal oxide (eg., calcium oxide), an anhydrous metal sulfate (eg., magnesium sulfate), an inorganic salt and a sugar, generates heat upon contact of water therewith. The heat produced by the heat source heats tobacco in a heat exchange relationship therewith. Flavors volatilize from the tobacco and are drawn into the mouth of the user of the cigarette. Typical heat sources heat the tobacco to a temperature within 70°C to 200°C for 4 to 8 minutes.
香烟(10)通过加热烟草(16)提供烟草香味,但不燃烧烟草或任何其他材料。热源(35)包括金属氧化物(如
氧化钙)、无
水金属
硫酸盐(如
硫酸镁)、
无机盐和糖,与
水接触后产生热量。热源产生的热量加热与之有热交换关系的烟草。
香料从烟草中挥发出来,被吸入香烟使用者的口中。典型的热源可将烟草加热到 70°C 至 200°C 的温度,持续 4 至 8 分钟。