What is snus? Meaning, how it's used and what we ship to Canada
Snus is a Swedish moist tobacco product placed under the upper lip, where it releases nicotine through the gum; nothing is lit, chewed or spat out. The word is simply Swedish for snuff. 24Nico does not sell tobacco snus: what we ship to Canada are tobacco-free nicotine pouches with 4 mg of nicotine or less per pouch.
Snus meaning: where the word comes from
Snus is the Swedish word for snuff. In Sweden it has meant moist oral tobacco for more than two centuries, sold loose or in small portion bags. In Canada the word is used much more loosely: shoppers search for snus or white snus when they mean the tobacco-free pouches that share the same format. Same word, two different products.
What is in snus?
Traditional snus is ground tobacco leaf mixed with water, salt and a pH regulator, plus flavourings such as bergamot, mint or juniper. It is brown and visibly moist, and its strength is usually given in mg per gram. A nicotine pouch keeps the format and replaces the tobacco with plant fibre, with nicotine added in a measured dose and labelled in mg per pouch. → What is inside a nicotine pouch
What does snus do, and how is it used?
A portion sits under the upper lip, where nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth. It is not chewed and not swallowed; it stays in place and is removed and thrown away afterwards. Nicotine pouches are used the same way, usually for 15 to 30 minutes. → How to use nicotine pouches · How long a pouch lasts
Is snus a drug?
Snus contains nicotine, which is addictive. Snus and nicotine pouches are adult products.
Snus and nicotine pouches in Canada
24Nico does not sell tobacco snus. In Canada, nicotine pouches with 4 mg of nicotine or less per pouch are regulated as natural health products. Rules can change; check Health Canada for the current position. We ship tobacco-free nicotine pouches at 4 mg per pouch or less to adults of legal age in their province, as a personal import for their own use: within about a 90-day supply and up to 50 cans per order. → Are nicotine pouches legal in Canada?
Is snus bad for you?
Snus contains tobacco and nicotine, and nicotine is addictive. In Canada, nicotine pouches with 4 mg of nicotine or less per pouch are regulated as natural health products. Rules can change; check Health Canada. Nicotine products are not suitable for minors, for people who do not already use nicotine, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for people with a heart condition. → Nicotine pouch side effects
Snus vs nicotine pouches, in one line
Snus contains tobacco; a nicotine pouch does not. They sit in the same place under the lip, but the contents and the strength labelling are different. → Snus vs nicotine pouches: the full comparison
Where to buy nicotine pouches in Canada
We sell tobacco-free nicotine pouches at 4 mg per pouch or less, and nicotine-free pouches, to adults of legal age in their province. Prices are in CAD and include all taxes, duties and import fees, so nothing is collected when the package arrives. → Nicotine pouches · Buying nicotine pouches in Canada · Nicotine-free pouches
Snus FAQ
What is snus, in simple terms?
A small portion of moist tobacco that sits under the upper lip and releases nicotine. It comes from Sweden. In Canada the word is often used for tobacco-free nicotine pouches too.
What does snus mean?
Snus is the Swedish word for snuff. In Sweden it means moist oral tobacco; in Canada it is often used for any pouch that goes under the lip, including tobacco-free ones.
Can I buy snus from 24Nico in Canada?
We don't sell tobacco snus. We ship tobacco-free nicotine pouches with 4 mg of nicotine or less per pouch, as a personal import for your own use. → Are nicotine pouches legal in Canada?
Is snus a drug?
It contains nicotine, which is addictive, and it is an adult product.
Can you swallow snus?
No. Snus and nicotine pouches are not meant to be swallowed. If a pouch is swallowed by accident, especially by a child, contact a doctor or your local poison centre straight away.
How long do you keep snus in?
Usually between 20 minutes and an hour, depending on the product. Nicotine pouches are typically kept in for 15 to 30 minutes.
How old do you have to be to order?
You must be an adult of legal age in your province. Every order is age-checked before it ships.