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Snus with tobacco: smoke-free alternative to the cigarette

Anyone who has smoked cigarettes for a long time will sooner or later experience the negative consequences of smoking on their own body. Breathing becomes difficult, the condition decreases and hands and mouth permanently sting like an ashtray. Snus is an excellent smokeless alternative, especially for smokers, which does not burden the lungs in any way. The good thing is that snus has a high nicotine content depending on the product, so when you switch from cigarettes you don't have to go through nicotine withdrawal. Just put a pouch of snus under your upper lip and after a few minutes the effect of the nicotine contained in the tobacco sets in. What has long been a tradition in Sweden is also becoming increasingly popular in Switzerland. With only 6%, Sweden has the lowest percentage of smokers in the entire EU. On the other hand, 18% of Swedish men consume snus. These figures show that Snus Tobacco is an excellent alternative to the cigarette and is suitable for a shift to less harmful consumption.

Tobacco containing snus versus All White

Who Snus who wants to buy snus, quickly notices that there are basically two different product categories. On the one hand, there is the classic tobacco-containing snus, which is based on the leaves of the plant genus Nicotiana. This means that the same basic substance is used here as in cigarettes. On the other hand, there are the modern"All White Snus", which are also called Nicotine Pouches. These are tobacco-free based instead on cellulose fibers, tea or gum paste, with the nicotine added. We will show you the advantages and disadvantages of both types:

Tobacco containing snus

• Tobacco snus is best suited for people who like the classic tobacco flavor. Most varieties are tart and slightly bitter in taste and often enhanced with mint or menthol flavors.
• Since the nicotine is in the tobacco leaves, it does not completely dissolve out even when consumed for 30-60 minutes. Snus with tobacco can therefore be consumed in higher doses than All White.
• Since traditional snus contains tobacco and, depending on the product, a lot of moisture, care should be taken when storing the products. Snus should preferably be stored in the refrigerator at 4-8 degrees. Direct sunlight and high temperatures should be avoided at all costs.

All White Snus (Nicotine Pouches)

 

• All White Nicotine Pouches do not turn brown and do not have a tobacco taste due to the absence of tobacco. The white pouches, which are mixed with plant fibers, flavors and nicotine look nicer because they do not turn brown.
• With All White Snus there is no discoloration of the teeth
• The nicotine in All White snus dissolves after a short time to a large extent from the plant fibers. Therefore, All White should be dosed lower than snus with tobacco.
• Since Nicotine Pouches do not contain tobacco, storage is less temperature sensitive and the products have a significantly longer shelf life.

Nicotine content: mg/g or mg/pouch?

For snus, the nicotine content is usually given in mg/g tobacco. This value makes perfect sense for loose tobacco, i.e. non-portioned tobacco, where the user himself determines the amount he puts in his mouth. However, the pouch size (mini, slim, normal, large) differs greatly for all varieties, the indication per gram is of little help. Ultimately, you want to know how many grams of nicotine you take per bag, because that is the decisive value. We have therefore decided as the first snus store to indicate the nicotine content per bag in our product declarations. So you can see at a glance how much nicotine you consume with one serving and limit your purchase to products that meet your personal nicotine needs.

What brands are there?

Snus has a long tradition in Scandinavia and has become popular throughout Europe in recent years. It is therefore not surprising that there are countless brands, manufacturers and products to buy on the market. Mostly made in Sweden, manufacturers outdo each other with intense flavors and heavily dosed snus tobaccos. Major snus brands are: Siberia, Odens, Ettan, General, Soldat, Thunder, Nick & Johnny and many more.

What are the species of tobacco nut?

Snus tobacco consists of finely cut tobacco leaves, which are refined with salt and flavorings. Still delighted, the original snus is very popular and many experienced snusers rely on the traditional product. If you want to buy snus online, you will inevitably come across the terms"Original Portion","White Portion" and"White Dry Portion". We explain in the following overview, what exactly is meant by these products.

The choice between Original Portion, White Portion and White Dry Portion depends on personal preference. Some prefer the fast action of Original Portion, while others prefer the slower release of White Portion or White Dry Portion. In either case, it is important to note that snus is a tobacco product and carries health risks, including nicotine dependence.

What snus for beginners?

For beginners or those switching from tobacco cigarettes, varieties are recommended that have a rather low nicotine content per pouch. Tobacco-free nicotine pouches such as VELO are particularly popular.

How much does a stick of snus cost?

A stick of snus consists of 10 cans and is sold in Switzerland at a price of CHF 40.- and CHF 80.-, depending on the manufacturer and place of sale.

Snus prices - cheaper online

If you want to buy snus regularly, it is worth taking a look at specialized online stores. Online prices are often significantly lower than in offline stores such as kiosks. It is also advisable to buy sticks or larger quantities, so you can benefit from attractive volume discounts.