Effect of Algal Polysaccharides on Combustion Temperature Field of Cigarette

In order to study the effect of polysaccharides on the combustion of cigarettes,the temperature field of cigarette containing algal polysaccharides was investigated by a thermocouple-based device. The results showed that: the area of low temperature zone of a burning cigarette added 0.005% polysaccharide increased obviously,whereas the area of high temperature zone decreased obviously,moreover the highest temperature in combustion cone was lower than that in reference cigarette. The results of mainstream cigarette smoke analysis and sensory evaluation showed that the addition of polysaccharide (0.005%) could increase somewhat the content of aromatic compounds in smoke as a whole,reduce the offensive odor and irritation of smoke,and improve the volatility,smoothness,aftertaste and sensory quality of cigarette.