What's The Difference Between SNUS And Nicotine Pouches?

Nathan Chilcott

Beginner’s Guides

Both nicotine pouches and snus are exceptionally easy to use. Just slide one into your mouth between your lip and gum and wait a few minutes. You’ll feel the nicotine entering your system.

Both products effectively deliver nicotine. However, while they appear similar, there are some striking differences.

How Snus Led To Nicotine Pouches

"By the end of this article, you’re going to want to switch to nicotine pouches, they are simply a better option.”

Nicotine pouches are the way of the future. Although they are different to snus, nicotine pouches are essentially a derivative of snus.

Snus has been used in pouch form since the 1970s. It was exceptionally popular in Scandinavian countries.

Today, medical professionals have a clearer understanding of the risks connected to tobacco consumption, whether via snus or a cigarette.

Tobacco companies saw there was a need for an alternative, tobacco-free product and created the nicotine pouch. It’s the same concept as snus, minus the tobacco.

It was a popular decision as there are now many different nicotine pouch brands on the market.

Nicotine Pouches Vs Snus: The Differences Between Them

You’re probably already aware of the main differences in the battle of nicotine pouches vs snus.

The most obvious is that pouches don’t contain tobacco, making them a viable tobacco-free alternative. In addition, nicotine pouches come in a myriad of flavours, while snus is generally either tobacco or mint flavour.

The shelf life of nicotine pouches is also significantly longer as they are dry, easier to store, and less likely to suffer mould or some other issue.

Nicotine Pouches Are The Future

Studies show that nicotine pouches are healthier than snus. Of course, snus has been cited as healthier than cigarettes as the tobacco isn’t burnt.

This is perhaps the biggest difference and why the nicotine pouch industry is likely to continue to experience rapid growth. In contrast, snus is likely to remain a small market with the potential to go extinct.

The big difference is how governments perceive nicotine pouches. At present, most governments see them as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes and snus.

Governments will likely create regulations to control but allow the sale and use of nicotine pouches, as this will help countries around the globe create smoke-free environments.

Thanks to this increased interest, there will be more studies into pouches, allowing suppliers to build on anticipated new health claims.

This level of research or positive results is unlikely for snus.

Summing Up

In short, the future is bright for nicotine pouches but may be limited for snus. Aside from one containing tobacco, that’s the real difference between these two products.

Nicotine pouches are likely to be around for years to come; snus is likely to be regulated out of existence.

Governments are likely to save on healthcare costs. Based on this, they’ll back the nicotine pouch industry, and you will, too. Snus will be left behind, perhaps just a footnote in history.

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