Snus is a smokeless tobacco product that originated from a variant of dry snuff in early 18th-century Sweden. It consists of coarsely ground, moist tobacco, packed into pouches and placed under the lip for extended periods as a form of sublabial administration. It is not fermented, and it is therefore less likely to irritate the gums than chewing or dipping tobacco products. It also doesn’t require spitting which reduces the risk of mouth cancer.Source:https://heysnus.com/sl

The popularity of snus was further increased after it became clear that smoking increases the risk of lung disease and other health problems. Since then it has been a major harm reduction tool used by smokers to help them quit. Several studies have shown that snus can significantly reduce the nicotine dependency of a smoker and contribute to their cessation of smoking.

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Unlike chewing and dipping tobacco, which is usually fire-cured and therefore contains high levels of the carcinogens, nitrosamines, which are thought to be responsible for oral cancer, snus undergoes steam pasteurization, much like milk, which significantly reduces the formation of these chemicals. The snus is moist and sold in pre-packaged pouches, most of them flavored, with the largest producer being Ettan.

A recent study compared the smoking habits of people who only ever use snus with those of people who only smoke cigarettes and found that heavy snus users were half as likely to be smokers. This suggests that snus can act as a gateway product, but the evidence also shows that it offers substantial health benefits over smoking and should therefore be considered an acceptable alternative.