How are nicotine pouches made?
Nicotine pouches are usually thought of as smoking cessation products - that means, the products that will help you to quit smoking without going completely cold turkey. In appearance, nicotine pouches are very similar to snus pouches, except that they are completely white and contain no tobacco. So then you may wonder what they do contain, and how they're made - well that is exactly what this article will explore.
What are nicotine pouches?
With all the different products on the market, it may be difficult to know what nicotine pouches look like, and understand how to distinguish them from other products. Nicotine pouches are white portions that almost look like teabags. They are similar in look to snus pouches, except that snus pouches are dark, as they contain tobacco. However, it is important to note that sometimes a snus product can be white – if it contains bleached (and therefore white) tobacco. This why it is important that you always check the ingredients of the product before choosing which one you want. If you’re looking for nicotine pouches, tobacco will never be listed as an ingredient. There are also certain nicotine-free pouches on the market. The ingredients for these products include plant fibres, and sometimes even tea – which is meant to add a slight tobacco-like flavour to the product, as these nicotine-free products are usually tobacco-free as well. Below is a short list of ingredients to look for, if you’re hoping to find nicotine pouches.
What are nicotine pouches made of?
Besides the very obvious nicotine ingredient, you may be wondering what nicotine pouches contain. Firstly, they will often contain flavourings, as different consumers prefer different tastes. Popular flavours include mint, coffee, cherry, wintergreen and tobacco (ironic perhaps, but it does help if you're accustomed to, and craving, a taste of tobacco).
Other ingredients in nicotine pouches are water, salt and food grade fillers. Different brands and types of nicotine pouches will contain different levels of nicotine – so again be sure to check the contents before purchasing. For example, the nicotine content in Dryft nicotine pouches is 2 mg and 7 mg, whereas Lyft pouches contain 4 mg or 6 mg. It's a matter of taste and nicotine resistance as to which pouch you may prefer to use. The packs will also indicate how long you should keep the nicotine pouch in your mouth - which is usually anywhere between 15-30 minutes. However, the nicotine kick is said to last a full hour.
The most important aspects of nicotine pouches is that they are non-combustible and do not contain tobacco. Therefore, rather than smoking them, you place them under your top lip like you would snus), and the nicotine is absorbed into your bloodstream from there. However, unlike snus, nicotine does not need to be kept in the fridge and can easily be carried in your bag or pocket without any concerns - which makes it a very convenient product, and nice to have at the ready if you need a small boost!
