Tobacco blend | Two stage blend | Separate blends used at front and back end of the cigarette | Allowed strength in initial puffs, smoothness in later puffs |
Puffed tobacco | G13-23 | Puffed tobacco filler | Improved mouth sensation and throat scratch |
Humectant | Glystar | Replacement for glycerin/ propylene glycol | Increased smoothness |
Flavourant | “Combination top dressing” | Chocolate, vanillin, licorice, and “tobacco enhancer” | Significant appeal among 18–24 year old smokers |
Filter | Carbowax | Filter additive | Reduced harshness, mouth sensation, throat dryness, bitterness |