US Patent 12114689 Gel and crystalline powder

A gel comprising (i) water in an amount of from 1 to 20 wt. % based on the gel; (ii) nicotine; and (iii) a water soluble acid. The is further provided a crystalline powder comprising (i) water in an amount of less than 15% wt. % based on the crystalline powder; (ii) nicotine; (iii) a water soluble acid; (iv) one or more flavors; and (v) an encapsulating material. Processes for forming the gel and the crystalline powder include dehydrating a nicotine solution to provide the gel and crystalline powder, and processes for rehydrating the gel and the crystalline powder include contacting the gel and the crystalline powder with water.