Over the past couple of years, nicotine pouches have steadily taken the world by storm — offering a tobacco-free alternative that consists of the chemical nicotine and a few other elements. These pouches are stain-free, odour-free, and rather discreet.
The fact that these pouches are non-spit products adds to their popularity. As they are taken orally, users don’t smoke or swallow them.
Better yet, you can choose exactly how strong you’d like your pouches to be! In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the various nicotine strengths available along with popular brands that offer the highest intensity in nicotine pouches.
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The Constituents of a Nicotine Pouch
A nicotine pouch usually resembles a tea bag and contains tobacco-free nicotine, water, flavourings, some plant-based fibers, and sweeteners as its main constituents.
They are usually white in colour as opposed to snus, which is typically brown in appearance. Although, snus comes in white pouches too. In some regions, they are even known as the tobacco-free cousin of snus. However, while they are free of tobacco, they still contain nicotine.
A crucial thing to note is that all nicotine pouches are not the same. They come in different strengths and have varying degrees of nicotine in them.
Different Nicotine Strengths
When you think about the nicotine strength of a cigarette or a vape, the content can vary depending on the brand. Nicotine pouches are similar since they are not a one-size-fits-all product.
Brands understand this very well, and so they have a wide array of pouches in not only different flavours, but also different strengths.
Ranging from mild to extremely intense, let’s take a look at the different strengths available.
Scale 1: Mild Nicotine Strength
Scale 1 refers to light and minimal nicotine strength i.e. 4 mg/g. You can purchase mild-strength nicotine pouches from various companies online.
As you’d expect, these nicotine pouches are suitable for occasional smokers or those who do not consume heavy doses of nicotine. They can also be used by users looking to reduce their nicotine consumption.
Scale 2: Normal Nicotine Strength
Scale 2 refers to a relatively normal nicotine strength i.e. 6 mg/g. This intensity is suited for those who are accustomed to mild smoking.
This strength also works well for those who are gradually trying to reduce their nicotine content and ultimately wean off. Our Lumi strengths start at 6mg/pouch.
Scale 3: Strong Nicotine Strength
Scale 3 refers to strong nicotine strength i.e. 12 mg/g. This intensity works for people who are moderate smokers and are looking for similar alternatives.
The nicotine kick from these pouches is just enough to satisfy your cravings, but you can always transition to something more intense should you feel the need. Lumi’s 2nd strength comes at 12mg/pouch.
Scale 4: Extra Strong Nicotine Strength
Taking it up a notch is Scale 4, which is not for the light-hearted. This extra-strong nicotine strength is seen in pouches offering 18-24 mg/g.
Most of the popular brands out there produce extra strong nicotine pouches. These pouches are available in several flavors. Flavorless options are also available. Lumi pouches have their highest strength in 18mg/pouch, but our Freeze Mint and Blue Ice can be compared to other brands that have up to 30mg/pouch as the mint and menthol increase the nicotine absorption so much.
Scale 5: Super Strong Nicotine Strength
Scale 5 refers to the strongest nicotine pouches with an intensity of over 24+ mg/g. This is a massive upgrade from Scale 1 and not suited for anyone who is new to using nicotine pouches.
Brands like Odens, Pablo and KILLA are some of the most popular names when it comes to this kind of intensity.
Strongest Nicotine Pouches
If using a mild to normal intensity of nicotine pouches just doesn’t cut it for you, leveling up to something stronger may help.
Here are a few of the most popular and strongest nicotine pouches that are creating big waves in the nicotine market.
PABLO Ice Cold X: 50mg/g
You simply can’t talk about extremely strong nicotine strengths without mentioning PABLO. The popular brand is manufactured by the NGP Empire in Sweden — a company well-known for its expertise in dishing out superior nicotine pouches.
Pablo Ice Cold X is a really strong nicotine pouch and only suitable for people who have used strong nicotine products for a long time. It is said that this variant is not for the lighthearted, and can cause nausea easily.
As the name suggests, Pablo Ice Cold X nicotine pouches offer a blast of minty flavour which pairs with its high nicotine content. These pouches are not suitable for beginners because of their strong nicotine composition.
White Fox Black Edition: 30 mg/g
Another strong contender, the White Fox Black Edition nicotine pouches offer a classic taste to go with their strong potency. Manufactured by GN Tobacco in Sweden, these nicotine pouches offer a robust and rich tobacco flavour, a nice break from the minty flavours dominating the market.
If you’re someone who appreciates the classic taste of smoky tobacco, you’ll quite enjoy what these pouches have to offer. The nicotine potency of 30 mg/g is strong enough to give the user a strong kick.
KILLA (all variants): 16 mg/g
If you are looking for a moderately strong nicotine kick, KILLA does not disappoint. From mint to watermelon, from blueberry to cola — their wide range of flavours means that there’s something for every palate.
The brand gets its name from the simple fact that it strives to be “killer” in every aspect, right from its taste to its nicotine content. Unsurprisingly their mint variant seems to be the most popular because of how well they complement the heady nicotine rush.
XTRIME Arctic Mint: 16 mg/g
The EXTREME or ‘XTRIME’ brand of nicotine pouches (16 mg/g) is best suited for seasoned users who are looking for a strong nicotine kick. Alongside the presence of mint, this pouch has a velvety texture to it which makes it a truly unique offering.
Like KILLA and PABLO, these pouches are also manufactured by the NGP Empire based in Sweden. There are 20 pouches available in one tin of XTRIME.
Summing Up
Though nicotine companies market nicotine pouches as a tobacco-free alternative to smoking, it is worth remembering that these contain chemical substances which may be quite addictive. Also, individual tolerance and body chemistry significantly influence the strength perception. Various flavours also influence it since e.g. mint and menthol stimulates the gum, and therefore the nicotine absorption happens faster.
Finally, if you are a smoker looking to quit, you should consult your doctor before making the switch to nicotine pouches.
