The Swedish snus (smokeless tobacco) is unique thanks to the special methods used when manufacturing the high quality tobacco. Swedish manufacturers utilize heat treatment that neutralizes microorganisms and ensures fresh snus. Snus is produced under the same law as other foods – as provided by the Swedish Food Legislation (Livsmedelslagstiftningen) – that ensures production in sanitary environments and approved additaments.
How do I use snus?
The most common way to use snus is to place it under your upper lip and leave it be for as long as you like – from a couple of minutes up to several hours (as you first start using snus you might want to leave it in for a shorter amount of time). Snus, or snuff as it sometimes is referred to, comes in two forms; portion snus and loose snus. Portion snus comes in pre made pouches of various sizes, while you yourself form portions of the loose snus. Snus does not only come in different flavors, but also strengths and sizes.
Loose snus for dummies!
Loose snus is – as one might guess by its name – a moist powder. Unlike the portion snus that comes in premade pouches, loose snus has to be shaped to portions by the snuser himself; and this is how you make your own portions:
- Decide on how much snus you want in your portion.
- Form it into a cylinder or a sphere with your fingertips. This is called a pris, a pinch of snus or a prilla (Swedish slang).
- Place it under your upper lip.
- Enjoy!
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