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What is snus?

Smokeless tobacco

Smokeless

Snus is simply smokeless tobacco product, that is been used in Sweden for over 200 years.

Spitless

Spitless

Snus does not typically result in the need for spitting and unline most American smokeless tobacco, Swedish snus is steam-pasteurized.

Premium tobacco

Premium tobacco

Snus typically contains premium tobacco.

History

In the 16th century, snuff - which was a form of pulverized tobacco - was introduced to France. The story goes on to tell us that Jean Nicot, working for the French court, gave it to Catherine de' Medici for a headache. The more she used this, the more popular it became among the monarchs and well to-do citizens. This snuff (which was inhaled), spread to Sweden in the 17th century. Later on around the 19th century, the Swedish began to develop moist snuff (which was an ORAL tobacco product used in the upper lip) and became known as snus. This is the earliest history of snus, and shows the rich history of snus, and the years that have gone into its development to make it the refined product we know today!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why does Snus have an Expiration Date?

    Swedish Snus is considered as a food product. Like food products such as milk, bread et cetra, they expire. It is important to check expiring date if you are buying Snus and to be sure that you finish can before it expires. Those expiring date labels are clearly visible on snus cans. On Swedish Snus can it should be written as "BÄST FÖRE". In Europe the date is represented as DD/MM/YYYY but in America it is MM/DD/YYYY.

    Snus's that don't have an expiration date are not pasteurized in any manner, are dry or very low in moisture and shouldn't qualify to be called as "Snus"

  • How do you best store Snus?

    Swedish Snus is unique because you have a chance to froze it, like a meat. Snus is a perishable product and should be kept refrigerated to keep it fresh for a long time. When stored this way, moist loose can stay fresh up to 14 weeks and moist portions can last 20 weeks. Dryer products can last as long as 30 weeks.
    If you need to store Swedish Snus longer than that, you should freeze the can right away. This keeps Snus fresh for a year, if you pack the cans in an airtight freezer bag. When you decide to thaw the frozen snus, put in the refrigerator first to ensure moister is retained evenly in the product. It is also important to know that no water should have the access into the can.

  • What is GOTHIATEK®?

    It is the quality assurance standards established by Swedish Match.

  • What material is used for portions?

    The material used for the portion pouches, according to GOTHIATEK®, is the same as used to make paper teabags and is made up of cellulose fibers.

  • Does the Swedish Snus contain glass?

    According to GOTHIATEK®, it does not contain no glass whatsoever and never has. This is just one myth.

  • Can you put the portion pouches in the compost?

    No! Tobacco in the pouch does break down biologically but the pouches do not since they are basically like tea bag so because of pouches it would break down very slowly. That’s why the used portion pouches should not be discarded as compost.

  • What is TSNA?

    TSNA stands for tobacco-specific nitrosamines(carcinogens) which are naturally found in tobacco.

  • Swedish Snus vs American Snus

    Swedish Goverment has strictly regulated the manufacture of Snus as a food product. They have criteria on ingredients, quality control et cetra. Snus in Sweden has food safety standards. However the snus that is manufactured in United States is not regulated and US Goverment hasn't set any standards what so ever. We even do not know how much sugar is in the American Snus or are they pasterurized and if so then how. The biggest difference is that Swedish snus must be pasteurized, which kills virtually all the TSNA's. And the bottom line is, we know what is in Swedish Snus but in many cases we do not know what is in American Snus, what it is made of and how it is made. We do not know the TSNA levels in American Snus thus we do not know how dangerous they can be. In American snus we even do not know the amount of nicotine.

  • Is Snus same as Snuff

    No, it is not! For more information, just Google it.

  • Health

    Snus is healthier than other tobacco products however we can not say it is safe! You can consider going over from cigarettes to snus but you shouldn't start snusing if you do not need nicotine.

  • Snus Terms

    Portions - There are many varieties of portions. In the dip community, they are known as pouches, but they can also be called like this in the snus world.
    White Portions - When the loose(los/lös) tobacco has been packaged into a pouch. No extra moisture has been added and these are dryer than regular portions. In Swedish "vit" means white.
    Original Portions / Regular Portions - When the loose(los/lös) tobacco has been packaged in a portion. Extra moisture is added and is apparent by the portions having a brown color instead of a white color.
    Black Portions - Not very common, but it does exist. It is just a white portion in other colored pouch. For example General Onyx.
    Long Portion - The longer and slimmer portion.
    Maxi(Maxad) Portion - Larger than regular portion.
    Mini Portion - Small portion which is usually half of the regular portion.
    Prilla - When loose(los/lös) is portioned.
    Baking - If you form the loose(los/lös) into a portion with hands, not using the tool.
    Long Cut - If limited edition comes out. For example Thunder (10 Year Anniversary Edition).
    Stark and Extra Stark - Strong and Extra Strong.
    Salmiak / Lakrits - Term for licorice.
    Flader - Term for eldeflower.
    Tranbär - Term for cranberry.
    Kanel - Term for cinnamon.
    Bergamot - Most traditional snus flavor.

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Catch originated from the wild and crazy 80s. It was the first brand in Sweden to offer Snus with a non-traditional flavor in order to meet the needs of the modern Snus consumer. Since then, the Catch family has steadily grown its portfolio of delightful taste experiences.

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Crafted Snus is a premium brand designed by Tobacco Master Conny Andersson in association with AG Snus.

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Epok Snus is manufactured by Winnington AB of Sweden. It is differentiated from other Swedish snus products in that Epok uses a proprietary process to convert natural tobacco into what they call white tobacco.

Ettan
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Ettan – the first modern Snus of its kind. Since 1822, it established itself as an incomparably authentic Snus based on the original recipe consisting of tobacco, salt and water. Snus lovers highly value its robust tobacco taste with clear notes of smoke and malt.

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General is the strongest brand of Swedish Match and market leader in Sweden. For many consumers, this brand is synonymous with Snus. General has a truly unique taste and its history dates back to the 19th century.

Göteborgs Prima Fint
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Göteborgs Prima Fint is a true classic. Since its launch nearly 100 years ago it is only available in loose format. It is easy to mold into a pinch and therefore, an ideal product also for beginners. The tobacco is finely ground and has a slightly sweet but neutral flavor.

Göteborgs Rapé
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As the name already reveals, Göteborgs Rapé Snus originates from the coastal town of Göteborg. Immerse yourself in the flowery taste experience, feel the smooth tobacco character with a slight sweetness, along with a touch of fresh herbs and juniper berry.

Granit
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Granit is an affordable and high quality premium Snus by Fiedler & Lundgren. It convinces the Snus community with its unique fresh flavor and a naturally strong tobacco character. A taste experience worthwhile to be explored.

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Grov Snus is a brand with a long tradition based on the original recipe from the 19th century. It is characterized by a coarse grind and a pure tobacco flavor with notes of geranium and dried herbs topped with a slight touch of almond, wood and tar.

Islay Whiskey
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Islay Whisky Snus is one of the finest whisky flavored Swedish snuses available today. It was designed by famous snus maker Conny Andersson.

Jakobsson's
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Jakobsson’s Snus was launched by Gotlandssnus AB as an international and traditional brand in 2008, but the manufacturing process is more than 100 years old. It is a premium Snus made from specially selected raw materials surprising the customer with fresh tastes.

Kaliber
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Kaliber snus is a value brand snus produced in accordance with Swedish Match's high quality standards and has a familiar tobacco taste with hints of citrus.

Kapten
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Launched in 2016, the Kapten Snus Extra Strong Portion snus products are the newest additions to the KAPTEN Snus family. KAPTEN is a very affortable snus; high in nicotine and a great tasting value!

Knox
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Knox was launched in 2006 and is the second largest Snus brand from Skruf Snus AB. It offers great value for money without compromising on full body and aroma. Customers highly appreciate its traditional and robust tobacco flavor.

Kronan
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Kronan, that was launched in 2005, offers an excellent price-performance ratio and at the same time ensures a good Snus quality and richness in taste – a business philosophy which all brands of Swedish Match are based on.

Lundgrens
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Lundgrens Snus comes from one of the oldest names in Swedish snus: Fiedler & Lundgren. Three hundred years ago, the name was Fiedler, Lundgren, & Unz but that is a story for another time. "

Mellgren's Snus
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Mellgren's is one of Sweden's oldest manufacturer of snus. They actually have manufactured and supplied tobacco products since 1823

Mocca
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Mocca, a trademark of Fiedler & Lundgren, makes a snus with slightly lower nicotine content. Moccas snus comes only in white mini portion and is in the mint and licorice flavors. Mocca husband often perceived as something sweet and tobacco, the taste is not particularly pronounced. Small coffee in a smaller, well-designed tin. Now also Mocca Mint slim portion that comes in a box with flex cap.

Mustang
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Mustang snus is a trademark of Swedish Match that was added in 2015. The similarities in Mustangens three variants loose, Portion and White Portion is the proximity to the tobacco flavor. A flavor blend that is neither too smoky in character or too salty. For all Mustang also used dried fruit to lift the flavor slightly. Hints of citrus and coffee are also available there. All this gives the Mustang a very powerful taste experience without frills.

Nick & Johnny
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Nick & Johnny is one of the latest additions to the Swedish Match brand. It is a brand with a groovy and original design offering a large variety of intense and unique taste experiences. It is the perfect Snus for all who are looking for a different taste and a different look!

Oden's
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Oden's snus is one of the newest brands in the discount segment of snus. Oden's made from GN Tobacco Sweden and made the snus factory in Bispgården. The product is available in many different flavors and are offered in forms: loose, Original Portion and White.

Offroad
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Offroad is V2 Tobacco’s high flavor Snus brand. It offers a huge variety of unique flavors. Those who are looking for a distinctive, surprising and delightful taste will definitely find it with Offroad Snus.

Olde Ving
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Olde Ving is a snus for those who value taste. Olde Ving is produced by GN Tobacco and comes in several different varieties. Everything from creamy caramels to freshly brewed coffee with a hint of vanilla. The sachets are obese, which means that its apparent flavor lasts.

Phantom
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Phantom is a brand by V2 Tobacco that does not compromise on flavor and aroma while still delivering great value for money. Carefully selected tobacco varieties and flavorings are used to produce Phantom Snus with traditional Snus aromas.

Probe
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Probe, which was launched in 1994, is a Snus for true whiskey lovers. It has a dark and smoky tobacco character with a fine whisky aroma of noble distillates such as Laphroaig and Lagavulin rounded off with a gentle nuance of tropical fruits.

Röda Lacket
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Röda Lacket – the rebel among the different Snus brands! It is especially widely known for its consistency as pinches can be perfectly and easily formed. Röda Lacket offers a unique experience with a mellow and slightly fruity taste.

Siberia
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Siberia is a unique snus in many ways. The most noteworthy is the extremely high level of nicotine that it has. The producer GN Tobacco stresses that it is approximately 43 mg of nicotine per gram in White Dry version of snus. The nicotine strength is equivalent to five portions of normal strongly (8 mg of nicotine per gram) snus. Another factor is the mintiga, spicy taste.

Skruf
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In the early 21st century, two friends, Jonas Engwall and Adam Gillberg, had the idea of creating a modern, premium Snus with a new style, format and taste. As a result, Skruf was born gaining in popularity over time. It is characterized by a rich and intensive taste experience.

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The LAB Series was developed through a close collaboration of researchers, designers and consumers. As a result, an innovative series of Snus with a natural tobacco taste, a non-drip release system and in a new format – Slim – was brought to market.

Thunder
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Thunder Snus is the strongest Snus brand by V2 Tobacco and addresses all users who are seeking strength, flavor and quality. The high nicotine level is produced naturally by using a larger share of tobacco leaves in each gram of Thunder Snus. Feel the Thunder!

Tre Ankare
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Tre Ankare is the first portion Snus that was introduced by Swedish Match in 1977. Its launch marked a start into a new era in the world of Snus. Tre Ankare enthusiasts highly value its deep and rich, slightly earthy tobacco taste with fine notes of cedar and dried herbs.

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