Portion Snus

Types Of Snus Pouches

Aside from nicotine strength, The major difference between portion snus brands is that they are either offered as original or white portion format (some snus brands such as Ettan are available in both formats), and this can make quite a difference in your snus experience. Therefore, it is important to understand the differences between the two formats.

Original portion snus comes pre moistened in the cans, and this allows nicotine to be released into the bloodstream rather quickly. With a rapid nicotine release, users can feel a buzz within a minute or two of putting in a portion, and the flavors of original snus generally tend to be the strongest within the first ten minutes. The quick onset of a buzz can mimic the buzz from smoking a cigarette, and this can be good in certain situations (such as in the morning alongside a nice coffee). However, due to the rapid release of flavor and nicotine, original snus often doesn’t last as long as white portions do, and they start to drip sooner.

White portions on the other hand are much drier, and thus take between five to ten minutes before they are moist enough so that a nicotine buzz and flavors can be felt. Coming on slowly, the buzz from white snus tends to last longer, but is usually not as intense as what an original snus pouch can provide. The flavors also take longer to develop, and this can have the added benefit of creating more complex tastes which slowly transition from one style to another. White portion snus tends to be great for relaxing activities (such as reading) where you want a milder but longer lasting buzz as well as a complex taste.