LöS, Pörtion, Or Böth

[Veganpunk]

Both, though I do like portions better.

[sagedil]

So many portion-noobs. :lol:

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Do you really want to go there???? :evil: :wink:

[tom502]

I know many have said both, but then say they mainly use portions.

[NorSnuser]

I use both, but over time I sometimes find myself wanting los after putting a portion in. Don't get me wrong, I do like portions. But the longer I use los the more I find myself liking the mouth feel of los better.

I also love the long-lasting flavor of los and the slower, more even nicotine release. I can control the size and strength of the portion very easily and I can make a pris very quickly with an icetool. Heck, I can hand bake one in a minute or two and it doesn't take much longer than flattening and folding my portions.

As far as messy. Once you get the hang of it using los isn't very messy at all, especially with an icetool. But I do think portions are convenient when you are going out and about or want to be more discrete. However, there is a lot more variety with portions, so I find I use los and portions about equally.

There is also the fact that los is far more economical. 45-50 grams of snus for the same price as 24 grams (or 10 grams with minis). My los tins last a long time.

[LHB]

I like the mouth feel, flavor and overall better consistency of Los, but I prefer the convenience more rapid nicotine delivery of portions. Maybe when I become more experienced, I'll settle on one or the other, but in the meantime I can't imagine confining myself to just Los or portions. Right now about 60% Portions and 40% Los.

[fedora]

An easy way to make it more like playdough is add less than 1/8 of a teaspoon of corn starch to 45 grams of loose. Sift it evenely over the top, Stir it up real good and nuke it in the microwave for 20 seconds.

If you use too much it will be rubbery. There are other things you can use but corn starch is readily available.

Justin, for real? Have you tried this? Any type of los? I am loath to waste a tin in case it doesn't work. But at the same time this sounds great. Also, what are the other ingredients I could try that you mention?

[Snusdog]

And now the envelope please.......Snusdog uses…... los...... (an audible gasp of shock and surprise is heard throughout cyber world).

However, in an effort to promote world peace, snus harmony, and the general equilibrium of all carbon based life, I voted "both"

But lxskllr's description of his use is spot on for me as well. Mainstay los with a portion here or there.

I voted lös. I do use the occasional portion, but it's less than 1 per day.

[adm]

Both for me.

I think I prefer los, but I like portions for their ease of use (and disposal) in social situations.

Los at home for sure though....and I love my Icetool for portioning it.

[justintempler]

Justin, for real? Have you tried this? Any type of los? I am loath to waste a tin in case it doesn't work. But at the same time this sounds great. Also, what are the other ingredients I could try that you mention?

Yes it works but if you use too much you'll hate it.
(and when I say 1/8th teaspoon I mean a level not heaping)

The other ingredient is.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carboxymethyl_cellulose
also known as CMC gum

Common food ingredient used as a thickener/binder. Orlik uses it in their snus and Swedish Match uses it in some of their dip.

[MelangeMan]

I'm going to save that tip and make a point to order some los next time. I'm always up for some mad science.

[fedora]

Justin, thanks. One last question: does this play dough like consistency make for less mudslides? Thanks!

[chossy]

Portions here, but what´s with the umlaut´s? Looks really messed up. :lol:

Portionsbög ända in i döden.

[KarlvB]

Both, but lately I've used portions more. So probably a 70/30 split - used to be close to 50/50

[kreigle]

I've been using both, but find the los generally works better since I can adjust the amount I use.

I like the size and nic of the Discreet portions. The Catch minis I've tried don't do much for me, but regular portions are sometimes just too much for me.

[nathancipher]

portions

los is just too inconvenient for me