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If you have read my previous entry, I was somewhat curious about Snus, pronounced ‘snoose’ (rhymes with goose) or nicotine pouches. I was so into it, I did more research on it. I am just like that, if something caught my interest. I’ll be on it for weeks until I find something else interesting to learn or investigate. Some may deem this as NOT an appropriate post for me to write but who gives a rats ass ! Lol 😛

Oh by the way you can read my entry on snus and nicotine pouches here 👇https://www.zazaazman8.com/2021/01/what-is-snus-and-nicotine-pouches-whats.html 

Saying that, do you have any idea, what is Snus? What are the functions of Snus? What’s it made of ? Is it really better than smoking ? Let me elaborate more for you in this post.

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WHAT IS SNUS ?

Snus is an oral common type of smokeless tobacco, a noncombustible tobacco product. Snus is usually placed behind the upper lip, either in a loose form or in portioned sachets. Which resemble miniature tea bags.

It is also referred to as “spitless” tobacco because it typically doesn’t generate a lot of saliva, so instead of spitting any excess, the consumer simply swallows it. This also makes Snus a more discreet smokeless product because there is no need for a spit receptacle.

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It’s sort of a better alternative to smoking. While smoking a cigarette, not only do you harm your own health but others around you as well for second-hand smoking symptoms.  Same goes with vaping.

Smokeless tobacco products consist of tobacco or a tobacco blend that's chewed, sucked on or sniffed, rather than smoked.  Snus usually contains nicotine , which is highly addictive. Nicotine is absorbed through the soft tissues of the mouth and in some cases swallowed.

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For your information, Snus has been a traditional product originated in Sweden since the 18th century. Though popular and trending in Sweden and Norway, and currently available in the US and India. But do you know that mostly in the European Union, Snus is prohibited.

HOW IT’S MADE? 

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Snus is ground air-cured tobacco, mixed with salt and water and then processed under strict quality and regulatory controls using a technique similar to pasteurisation. When Snus is processed, it can involve tobacco pasteurization. This is when nitrate-forming microbes are removed. 

The process leads to lower levels of tobacco-specific nitrosamine content in the product. Due to this process, some researchers, and tobacco companies , report that this is why Snus is a less harmful alternative to smoking cigarettes.

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Snus is distinctly different to other oral tobacco products due to the unique manufacturing process involved. Manufacturers may also use food-grade smoke aroma flavourings, herbs or floral flavours to enhance its taste. It comes in flavors such as mint and wintergreen. You don’t burn it, and you don’t have to spit when you use it. 

Snus must be refrigerated to maintain that freshness. A tin of snus has about a 30-day shelf life, after which it’ll begin to lose its moisture and flavor.

TYPES OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO

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Main types of smokeless tobacco include the following: