Is it worth reaching for nicotine pouches?

Nicotine pouches commonly known as white snus, are a relatively new alternative in the nicotine market. They are a great solution for people who want to avoid traditional forms of nicotine delivery such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, snuff, or tobacco snus, as nicotine pouches are completely free of it.

Construction and types of nicotine pouches.

Nicotine pouches consist of a cellulose sachet, filling, salt, water, sugar and flavoring. Pouch types can be divided according to their moisture content, filling, format, nicotine origin, flavor and strength. For example, dry pouches have a longer shelf life at the expense of a slightly weaker flavor, while moist pouches have a more intense flavor but a shorter shelf life after opening.

We can characterize nicotine pouches by the following features:

Moisture

Dry (example: Zyn Mini) - these have a much longer shelf life in favor of a slightly weaker flavor (the flavor is only released when the bag becomes moist).
Humid (example: Lyft) - are characterized by a stronger and more noticeable taste in favor of a shorter storage time (moist nicotine pouches are recommended to be stored in the refrigerator after opening to prevent them from drying out)..

Filling

Microcrystalline cellulose (example: Velo, 77, Grant) - this is a white or grayish, free-flowing powder used in food service as a filler. It is great as a kind of "carrier" for nicotine, flavors and water contained in pouches (it is by far the most common form of filler found in most nicotine pouches).
Plant material (example: Maverick, Corvus, Grant Black Edition) - in other words, cut leaves of, for example, mint or other herbs suitable as a carrier of nicotine, water and flavorings. The advantages of such a filler include the flavor resulting from the herbs used (by using mint, we can reduce the addition of mint flavor in favor of another flavor) and the appearance, which often becomes similar to the original snus while maintaining a tobacco-free form..

Format

Mini (example: Velo Mini) - the most discreet and most convenient pouch format, sometimes you can even forget that the pouch is in your mouth..
Slim (example: 77) - the pouch format most often chosen by manufacturers and consumers..
Large (example: Corvus) - rarely chosen but has its advantages. The pouches lose their discretion, but the format will work great for strong pouches..

The origin of nicotine

Synthetic
Nicotine derived from tobacco

Taste

There is a whole range of flavors available on the market, from traditional mint to fruity ones, as well as more complex and less obvious blends like mocca or energy drink.

Power

Nicotine pouches come in a wide variety of strengths, so everyone can choose the right one for themselves. Nicotine content starts at around 3 mg/g reaching up to 65 mg/g and more.

Why choose pouches?

By choosing a tobacco-free alternative such as nicotine pouches, you can gradually replace harmful traditional cigarettes with a much safer option. You will get rid of staining on your teeth, inhaling carcinogens from tobacco smoke, improve your condition, get rid of bad breath and unpleasant odor on your clothes. The pouches also have a more favorable price-quantity ratio, which will positively affect your wallet. Without smoke, you can use them virtually anywhere, eliminating the problem of nicotine craving in public places.