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* Not chewed, but usually placed behind the upper lip. | * 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. | * It is available in a range of flavours and strengths to suit any palate / nicotine requirement. | ||
*Produced to a high standard, the processing results in ultra low levels of nitrosamines and other known carcinogens that occur naturally in tobacco. | *Produced to a high standard, the processing including pasteurization, results in ultra low levels of nitrosamines and other known carcinogens that occur naturally in tobacco. | ||
*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. | *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. | * Can be used for 20-60 min usually, or as long as it still emits flavours or until it liquifies too much. | ||