What are Nicotine Pouches?

Nicotine pouches are a smokeless, tobacco-free product. As these are discreet pouches, it’s possible to enjoy and use them anywhere at any time. Better still, they come in a range of different sizes, strengths and flavours so that you can find the pouch that meets your needs.

How to use nicotine pouches

If you’re new to nicotine pouches, then they operate in a similar way to snus. The small pouch is tucked under the lip, usually the top one to the left or the right. Nicotine pouches are specifically designed to fit comfortably under the lip so that no one even knows it’s there. Depending on your preferences, you can also place this under your bottom lip, flattening it against your gum.

The nicotine and flavours will begin to release right away, causing a slight tingling sensation in the mouth. This is completely normal. Once you get used to it, you’ll be able to enjoy the buzz and the flavour.

Each nicotine pouch contains various plant-based ingredients, sweeteners and flavourings. Depending on the pouch, the nicotine may be synthetic, or it may be created from tobacco products. There are just no tobacco leaves in the pouch at all, so you won’t have to spit during usage.

Once you’ve used the pouch, it can be disposed of in a bin. It cannot be recycled as the pouches are not recyclable. However, the cans containing the pouches are.

Nicotine pouch strengths

Each brand and nicotine pouch comes in different strengths and you can find out more about them here on Snusdirect. Low nicotine content is typically around 2 to 4 mg of nicotine per pouch. Medium nicotine strengths are those in the 6 to 8 mg range. Finally, there is also strong and extra strong which are anywhere from 11 mg to more than 20 mg of nicotine in each pouch or portion.

Flavour profiles

An exciting feature about nicotine pouches is that there are many different flavours available. Some of the more common flavours available are the mint or cooling ones, which marry well with the tingle of the nicotine hit. They offer a refreshing mouth feel to counterbalance the stronger nicotine flavour. Typically, these are spearmint, wintergreen or peppermint flavours.

There are also a number of fruit flavours. These range from standard options such as mixed berries, strawberry or citrus, to more exotic combinations such as watermelon or dragonfruit.

Finally, there are also more traditional flavours such as bergamot, or more off-beat and unusual options including coffee and chocolate.

Tips when using nicotine pouches

As a new user, it’s important not to overdo it from the start. Because of this, we recommend that new users start out with low-strength pouches and build up from there. In addition to using low nicotine strengths, users should also consider the length of time the pouch is kept under the lip. Many pouches can be kept under the lip for anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes. However, for new users, we recommend only keeping it there for a maximum of 15 minutes at the beginning.

Another tip is to lightly chew on the pouch when you first place it in your mouth. Many manufacturers recommend this as it helps to soften and moisten the pouch. Softening will make it easier and more comfortable to place in the mouth. The additional moisture helps to release the nicotine and flavours faster.

We also recommend trying out various brands, flavours and strengths before settling on your perfect pouch. As there are multiple different options available, it’s sensible to find one that works for you.