What’s the Big Deal with KUMA Nicotine Pouches?
Anyone familiar with the nicotine pouch world may have noticed that high-strength pouches tend to stick to the same old flavors. Mint, we’re looking at you!
Meanwhile, their low-strength counterparts often offer more choice.
KUMA is an exception to this general trend, offering exotic, dynamic flavors with higher strengths. Of course, there are some more classic options thrown in too.
Here are some further perks of KUMA pouches:
- Each KUMA can contains 20 pouches, which is a generous offering.
- The pouches are slim, which is the perfect choice for a comfortable mouthfeel. They weigh just 0.55g each, which is low even for a slim pouch.
- As with all nicotine pouches, KUMA products are free from tobacco. This means no stains or odor.
- All cans are recyclable, which comes from the manufacturer’s commitment to sustainable practices (including a partnership with recycling programs).
KUMA Flavors: KUM And Take a Look
The KUMA range includes the following flavors:
- KUMA Wintergreen. The minty plant of wintergreen is a favorite when it comes to refreshing pouches. However, its herbal, creamy, and aromatic notes make it slightly different from other mints.
- KUMA Banana Toffee. Banana and toffee are both unusual flavors in the nicotine pouch world — combine them together, and you have a truly unique pouch! Combining two sweet ingredients, Banana Toffee is a winner for anyone who is impartial to sugary tastes.
- KUMA Cherry. Luxurious, rich cherries are at the center of this nicotine pouch. This results in a juicy flavor that’s delicious without being too sweet.
- KUMA Blood Orange. Citrus tastes are an all-time classic for the pouch world. However, KUMA offers a little twist by making its offering a blood orange flavor.
Exactly How Strong is “Ultra-Strong”?
KUMA isn’t exactly subtle about the strength of its pouches. Each product has “Ultra Strong” in the name, and the pouches feature six dots — another signifier of potency.
But exactly what should users expect?
Each KUMA pouch contains 11mg of nicotine. This puts them firmly within the strong nicotine pouches category on Snusdirect (which is for portions that have at least 8mg of nicotine).
As a result, KUMA pouches are best suited to experienced users who have gradually been increasing their nicotine consumption over time and know they can handle it.
Yet they’re not the absolute strongest we sell on Snusdirect, with options of 17mg or more available from other brands.
Which KUMA Pouch is Strongest?
All flavors in the KUMA range contain the same 11mg of nicotine per portion.
However, the intense iciness of KUMA Wintergreen might just give it the edge on this one.
Who Makes KUMA Pouches?
“KUMA” means bear in Japanese, which is why each can features the animal wandering across the center of each can.
However, despite this nod to Oriental culture, the pouches are actually manufactured in Stockholm, Sweden. This ensures they have all the quality and experience expected of Scandinavian nicotine pouches.
An Old Pair of Hands
KUMA manufacturer Après Nicotine AB is no newcomer to the nicotine pouch game.
It is also responsible for Après pouches, which launched in Sweden in 2021. The collection known for its luxury approach and a range that includes unique flavors such as:
- Iced tea peach
- Cactus lime
- Lemon curd
- Raspberry liqorice
So, how do the two ranges differ?
For one, there’s a wider selection of Après flavors than KUMA offers, so for those wanting something a little different, you know where to go!
Also, while the Après range also has some higher-strength options — for instance, Après No.10 Tangerine Spritz Hypèr Strong also contains 11mg of nicotine per portion — the majority of products in the collection have lower nicotine levels than KUMA pouches. The portions contain between 4.4mg and 8.25mg of nicotine.
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