Question 1

What is a nicotine pouch?

Accepted Answer

A nicotine pouch is a small, white, tobacco-leaf-free sachet placed between the gum and upper lip. It contains nicotine, plant-based fibers, flavorings, sweeteners, and pH adjusters. Nicotine is an addictive chemical and these products are for adults 21 and older.

Question 2

Are nicotine pouches tobacco-free?

Accepted Answer

The pouches sold at Nico Pouches contain no tobacco leaf, which is what "tobacco-free" means on the label. They do contain nicotine, which can be tobacco-derived or synthetic depending on the brand. Either way, the pouch itself has no leaf, stem, or ground tobacco.

Question 3

How is a nicotine pouch different from snus?

Accepted Answer

Traditional Swedish snus contains ground tobacco leaf and is moist. Modern nicotine pouches are tobacco-leaf-free and usually dry-feel. The format under the lip is the same, but the contents are different products.

Question 4

How is a nicotine pouch different from chewing tobacco or dip?

Accepted Answer

Chewing tobacco and dip are loose tobacco leaf, usually used in the cheek and often with spitting. Nicotine pouches contain no tobacco leaf, are placed under the upper lip, and require no spitting.

Question 5

What's actually inside a nicotine pouch?

Accepted Answer

A nicotine pouch contains nicotine, plant-based fibers (typically microcrystalline cellulose plus eucalyptus or pine), food-grade flavorings, sweeteners like xylitol or sucralose, and pH adjusters such as sodium carbonate. Moist pouches also contain water. The pouch material itself is food-grade plant fiber.

Nicotine Pouches: Frequently Asked Questions

Basics & how they work

How to use

Strength & dosing

Effects & sensations

Flavors & formats

Buying, shipping & age verification

Nicotine Pouches: Frequently Asked Questions

Basics & how they work

What is a nicotine pouch?

Are nicotine pouches tobacco-free?

How is a nicotine pouch different from snus?

How is a nicotine pouch different from chewing tobacco or dip?

What's actually inside a nicotine pouch?

How to use

Where do you put a nicotine pouch?

How long do you keep a nicotine pouch in?

Do you chew or swallow a nicotine pouch?

Can you eat or drink with a pouch in?

How do you dispose of a used nicotine pouch?

Can you use more than one pouch at a time?

Strength & dosing

What strength should a beginner start with?

What's the difference between 3mg, 6mg, 9mg, and 12mg?

How many nicotine pouches per day is normal?

Why does a stronger pouch sometimes burn or tingle more?

Effects & sensations

Why does my gum tingle or burn the first time I use a pouch?

How long until I feel the nicotine?

Why do I get hiccups, nausea, or dizziness?

How long does the effect of a nicotine pouch last?

Flavors & formats

What flavor families exist for nicotine pouches?

What's the difference between slim, mini, and large pouches?

What's the difference between dry and moist pouches?

Buying, shipping & age verification

Do I have to be 21 to buy nicotine pouches?

Do you ship to my state?

How is age verified at checkout and delivery?

How should nicotine pouches be stored?

What's the shelf life of a nicotine pouch?