How Are Nicotine Pouches Made?
Nathan Chilcott
We don’t need to tell you that nicotine pouches have become increasingly popular, and with good reason. They offer all the pleasure of nicotine without the downsides associated with tobacco.
To ensure you’re happy with your nicotine pouches we thought you’d like to know how nicotine pouches are made.
Nicotine Pouch Ingredients
There are surprisingly few ingredients in nicotine pouches:
- Bullet point 1
Pharmaceutical-grade nicotine
- Bullet point 2
Sweeteners
- Bullet point 3
Fillers
- Bullet point 4
Flavourings
The quantity of the ingredients is carefully controlled. They’re mixed in a machine which then fabricates the finished pouch. We find this is important as it ensures every pouch has the same amount of nicotine and is made to the same high standard.
Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients:
Nicotine
Using high-quality pharmaceutical nicotine ensures the finished pouches are to the highest quality. It also ensures the strength of the pouches is exactly what they says on the can.
The nicotine used in pouches is either plant-based or synthetic. The decision regarding which is used is made by the manufacturer. We can advise you regarding the brands we sell whether it’s [plant-based or synthetic] (blog/synthetic-nicotine-vs-natural-which-is-best).
Plant-based nicotine comes from the tobacco plant but all traces of tobacco are removed.
"The amount of nicotine added to the ingredients dictates the strength of the tobacco pouches."
Sweeteners
Most people agree that sweeter products are more enjoyable than sour or bitter ones. Sweeteners are added to nicotine pouches to help make them more enjoyable. It’s worth noting that manufacturers choose sweeteners instead of sugar as they contain no calories and are unlikely to trigger an insulin response within your body.
In most cases, aspartame or sucralose sweeteners are used.
Fillers
The most common fillers are cellulose powder, gum arabic, and maltitol. Every manufacturer will decide on the amount of fillers as these help to control how fast the nicotine is released into your blood.
They can also affect how the pouch feels when sat in your mouth.
Flavourings
Blending ingredients to get the perfect result is difficult. In many cases, it’s a case of trial and error. Too much flavouring can make the pouch overpowering, too little and it won’t have the flavour you’re paying for.
The testing pays off. It doesn’t just get the flavour right, it allows you to enjoy the nicotine flavour balanced perfectly against your preferred taste. It’s why there are so many flavours to choose from.
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Once the ingredients have been properly blended and the pouches created; they will be carefully inspected. This ensures they have the right consistency, durability, and tobacco level.
In other words, you’re getting the pouch you expect and its worth your money.
It’s an important step and must be completed before the batch can be packaged up, ready for storage or shipping, or both.
Summing Up
The outer layer of the pouch is made from a food-safe organic material. It retains the ingredients, allowing the slow release of nicotine, without affecting your health. You can simply enjoy the tingle in your mouth as the nicotine is released.
Now, your enjoyment is enhanced because you know what’s in your favourite nicotine pouches!