Synthetic Cooling Agent and Other Flavor Additives in "Non-Menthol" Cigarettes Marketed in California and Massachusetts After Menthol Cigarette Bans

JAMA. 2023 Nov 7;330(17):1689-1691. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.17134.
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Plain language summary

This study uses a bioassay and chemical analysis to determine the proportion of newly introduced “non-menthol” cigarette brands with sensory cooling effects, cooling agents added, and any other flavor additives after menthol cigarette bans.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • California
  • Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
  • Flavoring Agents* / analysis
  • Massachusetts
  • Menthol
  • Tobacco Products* / analysis

Substances

  • Flavoring Agents
  • Menthol