What are nicotine pouches? 

Nicotine pouches are small pockets of tea-bag like pouches that are designed to be inserted between your gum and lips as a nicotine alternative. They contain nicotine and flavourings but do not contain tobacco.

Nicotine pouches deliver a hit of nicotine much like vaping or smoking, just in a different format.

Are nicotine pouches and snus the same thing? 

The term “snus” and “nicotine pouches” are often used synonymously, but they are not technically the same thing.

The original format of “snus” is made from ground tobacco leaves, water and sodium carbonate put into a little pouch. The original format of snus (chewing tobacco) is banned in the UK.

Nicotine pouches however do not contain tobacco, they are completely tobacco free and usually made of nicotine extract, plant based materials and small amounts of gum.

We recommend always reading the ingredients of the products you buy to ensure you are getting a tobacco free nicotine pouch.

How do you use nicotine pouches? 

Follow these 3 simple steps to use nicotine pouches.

1. Take 1 x nicotine pouch from the tub.

2. Insert the nicotine pouch between your lip and gum. This can be on the upper or lower side of your mouth.

3. Only keep your nicotine pouch in for up to 60 minutes. Do not swallow nicotine pouches.

You may feel a tingling sensation from the nicotine pouch for the first 15 minutes, this is completely normal.

What are the benefits of nicotine pouches? 

1. Discretion: The greatest benefit of nicotine pouches is discretion. Unlike smoking and vaping, nicotine pouches produce no vapour which means you can use them anywhere. Lots of people use them on airplanes, at work and at social events as a discreet way of consuming nicotine.

2. No inhalation: Another benefit is you are not breathing anything in, which is why nicotine pouches are popular amongst nicotine dependant athletes.

3. Hassle free: Nicotine pouches require no setup or refilling. You simply pop one in and then put it back in the tub (most have storage for old or unfinished pouches).

It is important to remember that nicotine is a highly addictive substance and you should not use nicotine pouches if you do not currently smoke or vape.