Snus used to be Sweden’s secret, but it’s now become a product known by people around the world. Still, knowing how to use this formulation properly can feel like a “secret” to some.
It’s time to change that. In this guide, we’ll explain exactly how to use snus — plus a few bonus tips.
Snus in portion format is the easiest kind to use. This is especially true for anyone who has used nicotine pouches before — not only do the two items look similar, but they’re used in practically the same way.
There are just three simple steps:
Do:
Don’t:
When browsing snus products for the first time, one thing that becomes apparent is that there are two main types:
White portions are by far the most popular option now. But original portions are closer to the original snus, and they make users feel like they’re really using tobacco.
Snus pouches are convenient, but they’re not the OG snus product. That crown goes to loose snus, a snus formulation that goes without sachets.
The oldest snus products come in this form, such as General Original and Ettan Original. It’s the go-to for true connoisseurs!
Using loose snus involves the following steps:
For those who don’t like the idea of using their hands but aren’t ready to say goodbye to loose snus completely, using an icetool portioner is an option.
Made in Finland, icetools are cylindrical instruments that shape snus without the user having to touch it themselves. They’re made of metal (aluminum or stainless steel) and simple to use.
Just put the icetool into the snus, load it up, and it comes out as ready-made portions that look like cylinder-shaped wedges. Minimal skill required!
For anyone who’s accustomed to using products like chewing tobacco, it might be a muscle reflex to spit out saliva along the way.
But try to resist the impulse — this is unnecessary while consuming snus. Although snus contains tobacco, it goes through a different production process that makes it unnecessary to spit out liquids along the way.
Besides, when using white portions, minimal liquid will be produced.
As annoying as it might be, the honest answer is: it depends!
The more moist the snus is, the faster it will release nicotine and flavor — and as a result, the experience will be over sooner. When it comes to drier portions, the reverse is true.
As a result, loose snus and original portions typically last up to 45 minutes. Those with particularly moist contents may finish releasing portions in as little as 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, white portions prolong the release. They can last for up to an hour (occasionally even longer).
This is one of the most-asked questions for anyone trying snus for the first time.
Fortunately, most cans have an expiration date printed on. The writing may be in Swedish, but it’s easy enough to figure things out.
There are generally two dates — the expiration date and the production date. Naturally, the earliest date is the production date (since snus can’t expire before it has been produced).
The expiration date is generally six months after the production date.
But the expiration date isn’t as rigid as it may appear. By putting snus portions in the freezer, they can last for a year (or maybe even more).
The essence of how to use snus is all about choices. Portion person or a sucker for loose snus? Will it be icetool or DIY approach? White portions or original portions? Whatever the case, there’s something to suit on MySnus.
