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Nicotine-free alternatives to ZYN
ZYN is a nicotine pouch brand. These are its nicotine-free counterparts: the same pouch format with 0 mg nicotine, meaning a slim white pouch with a plant-fibre base, mint and fruit flavours, and a flat round can that fits in a pocket.
The product links go to our nicotine-free range.
What "the ZYN format" means
Nicotine pouches in the ZYN style share a set of physical traits that have become the standard look of the category. None of them depends on nicotine, and each can be matched by a product that contains none.
ZYN's own pouch count and strength are printed on ZYN's packaging. If you want ZYN itself, our Canadian range carries ZYN and other nicotine pouches at 4 mg per pouch or less.
Slim pouch: A narrow, flat pouch that sits under the upper lip with little visible bulge |
White pouch: Plant fibre, no tobacco; the pouch material is white |
Dry surface: The pouch is dry to the touch rather than moist |
Plant-fibre base: Microcrystalline cellulose, listed as E460 or simply "cellulose" on the panel |
Mint-led flavour range: Peppermint, cool mint and wintergreen first, then citrus and fruit |
Flat round can: A pocket-sized can holding around 20 pouches |
Used under the upper lip: Placed, not chewed, and removed when the flavour fades |
Zero-nicotine products in the same format
Every product in this section contains 0 mg nicotine and no tobacco. All are Slim format with a white pouch. All hold 20 pouches per can except Onico Pure White, which holds 22. Pouch weight ranges from 0.5 g (XQS) to 0.7 g (Zeronito, VELO, LEO, Onico), so the lighter ones sit slightly flatter under the lip.
Mint is the lead flavour in the ZYN format, followed by citrus and fruit. Browse the whole set under slim nicotine-free pouches or filter by mint.
Product: Zeronito Icy Mint Slim Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.7 g Flavour: Mint, eucalyptus |
Product: VELO Bright Peppermint Zero Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.7 g Flavour: Mint, eucalyptus, peppermint |
Product: LEO Freeze Ice Zero Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.7 g Flavour: Mint, eucalyptus |
Product: LOOP Ice Cool Mint Zero Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.625 g Flavour: Mint, eucalyptus |
Product: Après Zero Mint Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.55 g Flavour: Mint, eucalyptus |
Product: XQS Virgin Peppermint ZERO Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.5 g Flavour: Mint, eucalyptus, peppermint |
Product: Onico Cool Mint Pure White Slim Format: Slim Pouches per can: 22 Pouch weight: 0.7 g Flavour: Mint, eucalyptus |
Product: Zeronito Strawberry Lime Slim Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.7 g Flavour: Berries, citrus, strawberry |
Product: Zeronito Jalapeno Slim Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.6 g Flavour: Chilli, citrus |
Product: VELO Tropical Mango Zero Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.7 g Flavour: Fruit |
Product: LEO Sour Peach Zero Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.7 g Flavour: Fruit |
Product: Zeronito Peach Ice Slim Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.7 g Flavour: Fruit |
Product: Après Zero Ice Tea Peach Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.55 g Flavour: Fruit, tea |
Product: VELO Wintery Watermelon Zero Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.7 g Flavour: Mint, eucalyptus, fruit, melon |
Product: LEO Watermelon Ice Zero Format: Slim Pouches per can: 20 Pouch weight: 0.7 g Flavour: Fruit, melon |
A few notes on what sets the brands apart, taken from their ingredient panels:
- [ZERONITO](/nicotine-free/zeronito) has the widest flavour range in our zero-nicotine catalogue, 14 products in Slim 0.7 g and Large 0.8 g. The Slim panels list cellulose (E460), glycerol (E422), sodium alginate (E401), sodium carbonate (E500), salmiak (E510) and sweeteners E955, E950 and E967.
- [VELO Zero](/nicotine-free/velo-zero) is the xylitol-sweetened line. All four VELO Zero products list xylitol (E967) on the panel alongside sucralose (E955) or acesulfame K (E950).
- [LEO Zero](/nicotine-free/leo-zero) panels use chemical names rather than E-numbers: cellulose, propane-1,2-diol, glycerol, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose and a cooling agent (2-isopropyl-N,2,3-trimethylbutyramide).
- Après Zero is the lightest of the 20-count cans at 0.55 g per pouch. Check the can for its ingredient list.
- XQS Virgin Peppermint ZERO is the lightest pouch overall at 0.5 g, with propylene glycol (E1520) as the humectant and citric acid (E330) among the acidity regulators.
- Onico Pure White holds 22 pouches per can, two more than the others, and lists glycerol and magnesium hydroxide carbonate on its panel.
Trait by trait: the closest match
The left column is the ZYN-format trait, the middle column the closest product with 0 mg nicotine and no caffeine, and the right column the closest product with caffeine as the listed active ingredient.
ZYN-format trait: Slim white pouch Closest zero-nicotine match: All products in the table above (Slim, white) Closest caffeine match: LEWA BURN Citrus Mint, Hicaff Fresh Mint Slim (both Slim, white) |
ZYN-format trait: Around 20 per can Closest zero-nicotine match: Zeronito, VELO Zero, LEO Zero, Après Zero, LOOP Zero, XQS Zero: 20 per can Closest caffeine match: CAFERO, CAMO, Hicaff: 20 per can; LEWA: 18 per can |
ZYN-format trait: Mint-led flavour Closest zero-nicotine match: Zeronito Icy Mint Slim, VELO Bright Peppermint Zero, LEO Freeze Ice Zero Closest caffeine match: Hicaff Fresh Mint Slim (100 mg), LEWA POWER Functional Wintermint (50 mg), LEWA FOCUS Cucumber Mint (20 mg) |
ZYN-format trait: Citrus Closest zero-nicotine match: Zeronito Strawberry Lime Slim, Zeronito Jalapeno Slim Closest caffeine match: LEWA BURN Citrus Mint (20 mg), LEWA POWER Cola Lime (50 mg) |
ZYN-format trait: Fruit Closest zero-nicotine match: VELO Tropical Mango Zero, LEO Sour Peach Zero, Zeronito Peach Ice Slim Closest caffeine match: Hicaff Energy Rush Slim (100 mg), LEWA POWER Apple Spruce (50 mg), CAMO Bubble Gum Caffeine (77 mg) |
ZYN-format trait: Active ingredient Closest zero-nicotine match: None: 0 mg nicotine, no caffeine Closest caffeine match: Caffeine, 20 to 100 mg per pouch, printed on the can |
ZYN-format trait: Pouch weight Closest zero-nicotine match: 0.5 to 0.7 g Closest caffeine match: 0.6 to 0.75 g |
The caffeine route
Zero-nicotine pouches have no active ingredient. What they contain is flavour, salt, sweetener and plant fibre. Caffeine pouches keep the slim white format and add caffeine, with the amount per pouch printed on the can. They also contain 0 mg nicotine.
Our caffeine range runs from 20 mg to 100 mg per pouch. The slim products below are the ones closest to the ZYN format.
Product: LEWA BURN Citrus Mint Caffeine per pouch: 20 mg Format: Slim, 0.6 g Pouches per can: 18 Flavour: Mint, eucalyptus |
Product: LEWA FOCUS Cucumber Mint Caffeine per pouch: 20 mg Format: Slim, 0.6 g Pouches per can: 18 Flavour: Mint, eucalyptus |
Product: LEWA POWER Functional Wintermint Caffeine per pouch: 50 mg Format: Slim, 0.6 g Pouches per can: 18 Flavour: Mint, eucalyptus |
Product: LEWA POWER Cola Lime Caffeine per pouch: 50 mg Format: Slim, 0.6 g Pouches per can: 18 Flavour: Fruit, cola |
Product: CAMO Bubble Gum Caffeine Caffeine per pouch: 77 mg Format: Slim, 0.75 g Pouches per can: 20 Flavour: Fruit |
Product: CAFERO Americano Caffeine per pouch: 80 mg Format: Slim, 0.65 g Pouches per can: 20 Flavour: Coffee |
Product: Hicaff Fresh Mint Slim Caffeine per pouch: 100 mg Format: Slim, 0.7 g Pouches per can: 20 Flavour: Mint, eucalyptus |
Product: Hicaff Energy Rush Slim Caffeine per pouch: 100 mg Format: Slim, 0.7 g Pouches per can: 20 Flavour: Fruit |
Caffeine is a stimulant; how you respond to it is individual. For scale, USDA FoodData Central puts a regular 240 ml (8 oz) cup of brewed coffee at about 95 mg of caffeine, and Red Bull states 80 mg for a 250 ml can. Health Canada recommends a maximum of 400 mg of caffeine a day for adults, and 300 mg a day for people who are planning to become pregnant, are pregnant or are breastfeeding. EFSA's 2015 scientific opinion on caffeine gives 400 mg a day, and 200 mg in a single serving, for healthy adults, and the US FDA's consumer guidance "Spilling the Beans" says up to 400 mg a day is not generally associated with negative effects for healthy adults.
LEWA is the lightest route at 20 mg and the only one whose panels list more than caffeine: BURN lists magnesium, vitamin B1 and B2; FOCUS lists magtein and vitamin B12. Hicaff is the strongest at 100 mg per pouch, and its panels are the plainest: cellulose, caffeine, flavourings, salt, salmiak, glycerol, sodium carbonate, sucralose and sodium alginate.
Where the format differs
A few things vary between products and are worth reading off the can before you order.
- Pouches per can. 20 is the norm in our zero-nicotine range, Onico Pure White has 22, and every LEWA product has 18.
- Pouch weight. The Slim products range from 0.5 g (XQS) to 0.75 g (CAMO).
- Sweetener. Most panels list sucralose (E955) or acesulfame K (E950). VELO Zero adds xylitol (E967). LEWA uses erythritol (E968) and stevia (E960) alongside sucralose.
- Ingredient list. Eleven products have no ingredient list on 24Nico: six Zeronito Slim flavours (Espresso, Lakrits, Jalapeno, Exotic, Honey Melon Ice, Peach Ice), the four Après Zero products and LOOP Ice Cool Mint Zero. For those, the ingredients panel on the can is the source.
What to check on the can
Three lines on the can tell you whether a product matches the format.
- Nicotine. Look for "0 mg", "nicotine free" or "Zero" in the product name.
- Format and count. "Slim" and the pouches-per-can figure. The net weight per can, printed in grams, divided by the count gives the pouch weight.
- Ingredients. Plant fibre (E460 or cellulose) first, then water, flavourings, salt, a humectant, a pH regulator and sweeteners. On a caffeine pouch, caffeine is in the list and the amount per pouch is printed separately.
To browse by purpose rather than by brand, the zero-nicotine pouches page collects every product with no active ingredient, and caffeine pouches collects those with caffeine.
If you do want nicotine and are starting out, nicotine pouches for beginners explains where to begin.
FAQ
Is ZYN nicotine-free?
No. ZYN is a nicotine pouch brand. The products on this page share the pouch format with ZYN and contain 0 mg nicotine. ZYN itself is in our Canadian nicotine pouch range, at 4 mg per pouch or less.
Which nicotine-free pouch is closest to the ZYN format?
For a slim white mint pouch with 20 per can: Zeronito Icy Mint Slim, VELO Bright Peppermint Zero or LEO Freeze Ice Zero, all Slim 0.7 g. XQS Virgin Peppermint ZERO is the lightest at 0.5 g per pouch.
Do these pouches contain tobacco?
No. The base is plant fibre, listed as E460 or cellulose on the panel, with water, flavourings, salt, sweeteners and a humectant. There is no tobacco leaf and no nicotine.
Is there a slim pouch with caffeine in it?
Yes. LEWA BURN Citrus Mint and LEWA FOCUS Cucumber Mint list 20 mg per pouch, LEWA POWER lists 50 mg, CAMO 77 mg, CAFERO 80 mg and Hicaff 100 mg. All of them are Slim format with a white pouch and 0 mg nicotine.
Are taxes included in the price?
Yes. 24Nico ships to Canada from Sweden. Prices are in CAD and include all taxes, duties and import fees: one landed price, nothing extra on delivery. Shipping options and timing are on our shipping page.