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[[File:323B3915-10EF-4945-AAA2-3EED42737C04.jpeg|right|thumb|‘Siberia’ Snus]]A Swedish invention, Snus is pasteurized and moist tobacco that is used orally.

[[File:323B3915-10EF-4945-AAA2-3EED42737C04.jpeg|right|thumb|‘Siberia’ Snus]]A Swedish invention, Snus is pasteurized and moist granulated tobacco that is used orally.

* It's mostly portioned into convenient ~~sachets~~ (like teabags).

* It's mostly portioned into convenient pouches (like teabags). These are available in differing portions, from mini, slim, and up to ordinary sizes.

* Whereas "loose snus" tobacco powder has to be squeezed into spherical/cylindrical shape before use.

* Not chewed, but usually placed behind the upper lip.

* It is available in a range of flavours and strengths to suit any palate / nicotine requirement.

* Can be used for 20-~~60min~~ usually, or as long as it still emits flavours or until it liquifies too much.

*Produced to a high standard, the processing results in ultra low levels of nitrosamines and other known carcinogens that occur naturally in tobacco.

* Often available for around 5 euro for a tin of 24 (sizing varies).

*Common ingredients added are 20-60% water, 1.5-3.5% sodium chloride, 1.5- 3.5% humectants, 1.2-3.5% sodium bicarbonate, and less than 1% flavours.

* Can be used for 20-60 min usually, or as long as it still emits flavours or until it liquifies too much.

* Often available for around 5 euro for a tin of 20 (sizing varies).

* Lower nicotine likely implies lower dependency profile than cigarettes, because of slower nicotine absorption (akin to gums).

* Should be stored in the fridge, if infrequently used.

* Illegal in the EU (unclear if just due to tobacco industry track record, general opposition to proliferation of further tobacco products, preempting regulation for geographically restrained appeal, or even pharma influence)

== Legal Status ==

* Illegal to sell in the EU (excluding Sweden), but purchase and use is not illegal (unclear if just due to tobacco industry track record, general opposition to proliferation of further tobacco products, preempting regulation for geographically restrained appeal, or even pharma influence)

*Illegal in the UK, but calls have been made by [[Appgvaping]] to legalise it's sale. Snus is reasonably easy to obtain in the UK, from sources on social media, and can be ordered online. Little to no enforcement appears to be carried out to block it's transit through customs, or to stop it's use.

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-[[File:323B3915-10EF-4945-AAA2-3EED42737C04.jpeg|right|thumb|‘Siberia’ Snus]]A Swedish invention, Snus is pasteurized and moist tobacco that is used orally.
+[[File:323B3915-10EF-4945-AAA2-3EED42737C04.jpeg|right|thumb|‘Siberia’ Snus]]A Swedish invention, Snus is pasteurized and moist granulated tobacco that is used orally.
-* It's mostly portioned into convenient sachets (like teabags).
+* It's mostly portioned into convenient pouches (like teabags). These are available in differing portions, from mini, slim, and up to ordinary sizes.
 * Whereas "loose snus" tobacco powder has to be squeezed into spherical/cylindrical shape before use.
 * Not chewed, but usually placed behind the upper lip.
 * It is available in a range of flavours and strengths to suit any palate / nicotine requirement.
-* Can be used for 20-60min usually, or as long as it still emits flavours or until it liquifies too much.
+*Produced to a high standard, the processing results in ultra low levels of nitrosamines and other known carcinogens that occur naturally in tobacco.
-* Often available for around 5 euro for a tin of 24 (sizing varies).
+*Common ingredients added are 20-60% water, 1.5-3.5% sodium chloride, 1.5- 3.5% humectants, 1.2-3.5% sodium bicarbonate, and less than 1% flavours.
+* Can be used for 20-60 min usually, or as long as it still emits flavours or until it liquifies too much.
+* Often available for around 5 euro for a tin of 20 (sizing varies).
 * Lower nicotine likely implies lower dependency profile than cigarettes, because of slower nicotine absorption (akin to gums).
 * Should be stored in the fridge, if infrequently used.
-* Illegal in the EU (unclear if just due to tobacco industry track record, general opposition to proliferation of further tobacco products, preempting regulation for geographically restrained appeal, or even pharma influence)
+== Legal Status ==
+* Illegal to sell in the EU (excluding Sweden), but purchase and use is not illegal (unclear if just due to tobacco industry track record, general opposition to proliferation of further tobacco products, preempting regulation for geographically restrained appeal, or even pharma influence)
 *Illegal in the UK, but calls have been made by [[Appgvaping]] to legalise it's sale. Snus is reasonably easy to obtain in the UK, from sources on social media, and can be ordered online. Little to no enforcement appears to be carried out to block it's transit through customs, or to stop it's use.