Snus Glossary A–Z

All White Snus

All White Snus refers to tobacco-free nicotine pouches that contain no tobacco leaf. They are usually made from plant fibres, flavourings and nicotine, and are placed under the upper lip just like traditional snus.

Aroma

The aroma describes the taste of a snus product. Common varieties include mint, berry, citrus, liquorice and classic tobacco notes.

Burning Sensation

A burning sensation is a mild stinging or tingling feeling in the mouth that can be triggered by nicotine or certain flavourings.

Can

Can is the common term for a snus tin. Each one usually holds between 20 and 30 portions.

Chewing Tobacco

Chewing tobacco is a tobacco product that is chewed. Snus, by contrast, is not chewed but placed under the lip.

Citrus Snus

Citrus snus refers to products with flavours such as lemon, lime or orange. These varieties usually taste fresh and slightly tart.

Cooling Effect

The cooling effect describes the chilled feeling in the mouth created mainly by menthol or mint flavourings. It is most pronounced in ice and mint varieties.

Discreet Use

Snus and nicotine pouches are considered discreet because there is no smoke and no flame involved. That makes them easy to use unobtrusively in everyday situations.

Dry Portion

Dry portion refers to snus with a lower moisture content. As a result the nicotine is often released more slowly and the flavour lasts longer.

Effect

The effect describes the noticeable impact of the nicotine. How strongly it is perceived depends on the product, the dose and individual sensitivity.

Extra Strong Snus

Extra strong snus refers to products with an increased nicotine strength. These varieties are usually aimed at experienced users.

Flavour

Flavour is the term used for the taste of a product. With snus the range runs from mint and berry through to citrus, coffee and classic tobacco notes.

Format

The format describes the shape and size of the pouch. Typical formats are mini, slim and large.

Göteborg Rapé

Göteborg Rapé is a well-known Swedish snus brand with a long tradition. It is best known for its mild, herbal aroma.

Gum Line

The gum line is the area between the gum and the lip where the pouch is placed.

Herbal Pouches

Herbal pouches are tobacco-free pouches with a plant-based filling. Depending on the product they contain nicotine and various flavourings.

Hit

The hit describes the perceived strength of the nicotine effect. It can vary depending on the product, the strength and personal sensitivity.

Ice Flavour

Ice flavour stands for particularly cool taste profiles. These varieties create an intense sensation of freshness in the mouth.

Ingredients

Depending on the product, the ingredients include tobacco, nicotine, plant fibres, water and flavourings. The exact composition varies by brand and variety.

Juicy Flavour

Juicy flavour describes especially fruity, intense taste profiles. Examples include mango, berry and melon.

Kick

Kick is a colloquial term for the noticeable onset of the nicotine effect.

Large Portion

Large portion refers to bigger pouches with more filling. They are usually more noticeable under the lip than slim or mini formats.

Lip Placement

Lip placement describes the position of the pouch under the upper lip. The right fit makes for a comfortable experience.

Mini Portion

Mini portions are particularly small pouches. They are discreet and often a good choice for beginners.

Mint Snus

Mint snus stands for snus or nicotine pouches with a mint flavour. These varieties are among the most popular on the market.

Nicotine

Nicotine is a naturally occurring substance from the tobacco plant with a stimulating effect. With nicotine pouches it is absorbed through the lining of the mouth.

Nicotine Strength

The nicotine strength indicates how much nicotine a single portion contains. It is a key criterion when choosing a product.

Oral Tobacco

Oral tobacco is an umbrella term for tobacco products used in the mouth. Snus falls into this category, whereas tobacco-free nicotine pouches do not.

Original Portion

Original portion is a classic snus format with a normal moisture level. It usually releases flavour and nicotine faster than drier formats.

Portion Snus

Portion snus refers to snus that is already portioned into small pouches. This makes it cleaner and easier to use than loose snus.

Pouch

Pouch is the standard term for a snus or nicotine pouch. It is used very widely in a shop context.

Pouch Size

The pouch size describes the format of the snus pouch. Common options are mini, slim and large, which differ in size, fit and filling weight.

Quality Grade

Quality grade describes the quality level of a product — meaning its manufacture, aroma, consistency and overall quality.

Regular Strength

Regular strength stands for a medium nicotine strength, sitting between mild and strong products.

Slim Portion

Slim portions are narrow, discreet pouches with a comfortable fit. They are now among the most popular formats in the snus and nicotine pouch category.

Smoke-Free Alternative

Snus and nicotine pouches produce no smoke and need no lighter — which is why they are considered a smoke-free alternative.

Snus

Snus is an oral product that is placed under the upper lip. Depending on the variety it either contains tobacco or comes as a tobacco-free nicotine pouch.

Strong Snus

Strong snus refers to products with an increased nicotine strength. They tend to appeal to more experienced users.

Tobacco Snus

Tobacco snus refers to classic snus containing tobacco. These products are especially widespread in Sweden and Norway.

Tobacco-Free Snus

Tobacco-free snus is the common name for nicotine pouches without tobacco. Strictly speaking, these are modern nicotine pouches.

Ultra Strong Snus

Ultra strong snus stands for very powerful products with a high nicotine concentration. As a rule they are not suitable for beginners.

Under Lip Placement

Under lip placement means the pouch is placed under the upper lip. This is the typical way snus and nicotine pouches are used.

Variants

Variants are the different versions of a product, for example in flavour, strength or format.

VELO

VELO is a well-known brand of tobacco-free nicotine pouches, available in a range of flavours and strengths.

White Portion

White portion refers to snus with a dry outer surface. This variety works slightly more slowly but lasts longer.

X-Strong Snus

X-strong snus is an alternative label for particularly powerful products with high to very high nicotine levels.

Yuzu Flavour

Yuzu flavour describes a citrus note based on the Japanese yuzu fruit. The aroma usually comes across as fresh, slightly tart and fruity.

ZYN

ZYN is a well-known brand of tobacco-free nicotine pouches, available in various flavours and nicotine strengths.