Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are a practical, smokeless way for people to satisfy their nicotine habit. The nicotine pouches, otherwise known as all white, are based on the Swedish – Snus product which does contain tobacco. The nicotine pouches follow the simple Swedish design but offer a tobacco-free alternative. They’re legal to purchase and have been on the market since 2015. They’ve quickly risen in popularity since then and were popular during lockdowns when people confined indoors sought ways of consuming nicotine when going outside was impractical. This article considers how nicotine pouches work and why they’re such a hit.
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How do nicotine pouches work?
You place the little nicotine pouch between your upper lip and gum and it gradually releases nicotine which is absorbed by the gum. A pouch lasts up to an hour and causes a tingling sensation in the gum. Once it has released all the nicotine, you dispose of the pouch.
What is in a nicotine pouch?
Pouches are little white cellulose bags that contain fine white powder. They’re shaped like rectangular pillows. The powder contains synthetic approved nicotine, cellulose granules, fibers, sweeteners, and optional flavorings. It may also contain stabilizers and citric acid.
Why do people use nicotine-free tobacco?
The pouches which come in a variety of sizes, strengths, and flavors are popular for some of the reasons below:
- Practical and pocket-sized – little tubs mean you can bring them anywhere
- Tobacco-free
- Cheap
- Odor-free – they leave a neutral or fresh after taste
- Won’t discolor your teeth or fingertips
- Hands-free – you won’t have to stop what you’re doing to enjoy one
- No hunting for matches or lighter
- No fear of the smoke harming others around you
- No risks of fire
- Easy to bin
- No spitting
- Long-lasting
How do I choose the best one?
There’s a great variety of flavors so the choice depends on individual taste. As a newbie, it’s wisest to opt for a familiar flavor like mint or coffee until you get used to taking the nicotine pouches. The smallest sizes like slim or mini, feel really subtle on your gum. The effects last for a little less time – maybe 25-30 minutes but they’re a good taster size.
You can get super slim pouches which are great if you need a nicotine fix during a meeting or to calm your nerves during an interview – they’re barely perceptible. The large pouches last an hour, so good if you’re driving. In terms of strength, try a mild nicotine pouch, to begin with – they start at 2 mg and go up to 12 mg. They’re inexpensive so you can try different brands and flavors until you find the one that’s best for you.
