ArticleTobacco regulatory science2020
Menthol, Nicotine, and Flavoring Content of Capsule Cigarettes in the US.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 10 citations in OpenAlex.
- Flavour capsule cigarette use and perceptions: a systematic review.Tobacco control · 2023Pooled it
- Coolants, organic acids, flavourings and other additives that facilitate inhalation of tobacco and nicotine products: implications for regulation.Tobacco control · 2026Review
- Utilisation of waterpipe tobacco imagery in cigarette advertising: a case study of American tobacco company and RJ Reynolds tobacco company.Tobacco control · 2025Article
- Chemicals in Cigarette Flavor Capsules From Guatemala and Mexico.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2024Article
- A Method to Amend Cigarettes With Menthol for Use in Research.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2023Article
- Dissonance in Young Adult Cigarillo Users' Categorization of Concept Flavored and Unflavored Products.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Impact of menthol delivery methods on smoker sensory perceptions.Tobacco prevention & cessation · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectivesCharacterize physical design features of cigarette brands sold in the US according to the delivery method of menthol that may affect sensory perception among users.
methodsTwelve cigarette brands, mentholated and non-mentholated, were purchased for analyses of the physical design characteristics, quantification of nicotine and menthol, and identification of flavor additives.
resultsPhysical design characteristics did not differ significantly between the various cigarette brands. However, significant differences were seen in levels of menthol. Menthol levels were greatest in products that had dual delivery methods of menthol (6.7mg/cigarette; SE=0.27) followed by products mentholated in a filter capsule only (5.7mg/cigarette; SE=0.25), and those mentholated in the tobacco only (3.8mg/cigarette; SE=0.12); products that were not mentholated had the least (0.38mg/cigarette; SE=0.31). Finally, flavor additives with a mint flavor profile other than menthol were identified, such as pulegone and limonene, and differed between cigarette brands, which are likely contributing to the menthol flavor experience associated with use of these products.
conclusionsThe regulation of menthol delivery method, flavorings added to the capsule, and/or menthol concentration may be beneficial for the public health as these factors are likely creating unique sensory experiences.
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