Interesting Facts about Snus

Willing to switch to Snus?

In order to quit smoking, people might prefer switching to snus widely known as Swedish snus. This article is going to cover a few interesting facts about Snus that you ought to know if you are willing to use this product.

Swedish Match an international group, manufactures few tobacco products like smokeless tobacco, cigars, etc, Swedish snus is one of its popular products.

What is Snus?

Snus is basically a smokeless, spit free, a Pasteurised pouched product that has existed for over 200 years. Its origination is based in Europe. To one's surprise snus is 99.9% safer than smoking. 

Do snus impact on the health of the user?

To your relief Swedish snus are actually FDA approved which means the benefit of the products outweighs the risks of its usage.

Some of the researches prove that snus is not a risk factor for oral cancer. Also, there has been no association found between the usage of Swedish snus and neck or esophagus cancer. There was no single association was established between using Snus and Gastric cancer, verifying it to be a more safe product than the risks involved.

How is snus made?

There are three simple steps involved in the production of snus tobacco:-

1. Tobacco goes through the grinding process.
2. Thereafter it is sent to the pasteurization unit.
3. From there the last step involves adding salt, water, and flavoring.

What are the types of Snus?

Swedish Snus or Snus could be bifurcated mainly in two parts i.e, White portion snus and Original portion snus. These are differentiated on the basis of its taste and moisture.

White portion snus is a bit dryer and comparatively lasts longer and gives a mild taste of Nicotine pouches. Whereas original portion snus has a short-lasting flavor giving a bold taste of nicotine.

Varieties of this might include regular, slim type, super slim type, mini portion type, maxi portion type, and Perforated type.

There is another type of white tobacco that is washed and cleansed in a water-based process. As far as Nicotine strength is concerned this snus can go from a range of 8mg/g which is a regular one to 45mg/g which is insanely strong.

White snus is manufactured with production technology and whose content is made of a mix of cellulose fiber, a smaller share of tobacco, and food-grade approved additives that are packed in all-white pouches. White snus contains Nicotine water stabilizer and flavoring agents. It does not contain any natural sugar. In contrast, added sweetener known as Xylitol is added as a flavoring agent.

Snus also comes in the form of chew bags. The tobacco in such snus is in cut format rather than grounded. These are basically modern chewing tobacco packed in pouches.

Apart from snus, there is another type known as Nicotine pouches. These come in a wide variety just like any other snus two main types are Dry and moist. Nicotine pouches do not contain tobacco, rather it contains plant fiber and nicotine.

Lastly would like to discuss a little about Filter khaini which is a new replacement for chewing tobacco products in India. This is Indian snus. This tobacco blend is mixed with spices and aroma to get the desired flavor. PAZ snus is and Indian snus made in order to create a revolutionary product in India.

How to use Snus?

Pick up the snus and keep it in your gums and you are good to go. As snus are spit free you can use it anywhere and anytime.

Why use snus?

 We would give only two reasons

1. It is super easy to use.
2. It provides a steady delivery of Nicotine.