What is Snus? The full explaination

Where does snus come from?

It may seem like those colorful tins are everywhere today, but the fact is that they’ve only existed since 2014. But what exactly is it, and how did the pouch become white? Let’s investigate!

Traditional tobacco snus, both loose and portioned, was the standard in Sweden until 1998. It was only then that Sweden saw a new type of snus on the market. This was “White Portion” named after its white color. Since the snus wasn’t moistened, the pouch didn’t stain and remained white. The result was a finer type of snus with a drier surface and much less drip.

However, innovation didn’t stop there, and in 2014, the first Nicotine Pouches were launched on the market. Known as “All White,” it was completely free from tobacco and therefore pure white. Instead of tobacco, which naturally contains both flavor and nicotine, it was replaced with added nicotine and flavoring agents.

What does nicotine pouches contain?

Tobacco-free nicotine pouches, contains added nicotine salts, with strength ranging from 0.1 to 4 mg for the weakest varieties, and up to 9.1 mg or more for the strongest. It also includes flavorings, sweeteners, pH adjusters, and fillers such as cellulose or plant fibers.

How does nicotine pouches affect the body?

Tobacco-free nicotine pouches have several positive effects when used within the recommended amount. However, exceeding the recommended amount can lead to certain negative effects.

Positive effects:

- Energizing
- Increased focus
- Enhanced sense of well-being

Negative effects:

- Highly addictive
- May increases blood circulation and blood pressure
- Can affect gums, teeth, and breath

Are nicotine pouches dangerous?

Nicotine pouches contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. Nicotine can have several positive effects if you, as a healthy adult, stick to the recommended amount. However, exceeding these recommendations may lead to unwanted effects such as palpitations or dizziness.

Due to the nicotine, you should immediately stop using tobacco-free nicotine pouches if you are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant. You should also avoid them if you have heart problems, as they can raise blood pressure.

What is the age limit for nicotine pouches?

You must be 18 years old or older to purchase tobacco-free nicotine pouches.

What types of Nicotine Pouches are available?

The general ways to categorize nicotine pouches are flavor, strength, and size. The most important for most people is the flavor and there are many to choose from, these are some examples of flavor categories:

- Floral
- Berry
- Spicy
- Citrus
- Cola
- Fruit
- Coffee
- Candy
- Licorice
- Mint
- Tobacco

If you want to see more flavors, we recommend checking out our wide selection of nicotine pouches and using the filter function to find your preferred flavor and brand. You can find all tobacco-free nicotine pouches here.