Strong Nicotine Pouches

Strong Snus & Nicotine Pouches

Strong snus: 9 to 12 mg per pouch

Strong is our tier for 9 to 12 mg of nicotine per pouch: above Medium, below Extra Strong. It's where most regular use happens. To be upfront, this collection currently also holds some pouches above 12 mg, up to 15.6 mg per pouch (25 mg/g) with Loop Fresh Spearmint Hyper. If you regularly want more than 12 mg, go to Extra Strong, and from 20 mg per pouch to Ultra Strong.

Nicotine pouch strength explained: mg per pouch and mg/g

Cans carry two different numbers: mg per pouch (what you actually get per portion) and mg per gram (the concentration). We sort by mg per pouch. Many brands print the mg/g figure big on the can, though: "20mg" on NOiS Mint 20mg or FEDRS ONLY Freeze Mint 20mg means 20 mg/g, which is 10 mg per pouch. Greatest Cold Dry 16mg is 12 mg per pouch (16 mg/g). The strengths in this collection, with two examples each:

• 9 mg per pouch: ZYN Red Fruits Slim S3 (13 mg/g), Edel Melon Slim (16.5 mg/g)
• 9.4 mg per pouch (15 mg/g): Loop Smooth Mint Strong, Loop Jalapeno Lime Strong
• 10 mg per pouch (14 mg/g): VELO Crispy Peppermint, Clew Cool Mint 10mg
• 10.4 mg per pouch (16 mg/g): 77 Grape Ice 10.4mg, Cuba White Cold Dry
• 11 mg per pouch: ZYN Menthol Ice Slim S4 (15.7 mg/g), Apres Cactus Lime Hyper Strong (20 mg/g)
• 12 mg per pouch (20 mg/g): TYR Spearmint, LEO Freeze Ice Strong
• Above 12 mg: Lewa Classic Tast (12.6 mg, 14 mg/g), RELX AirPouch Fresh Mint 14mg (14 mg), Loop Fresh Spearmint Hyper (15.6 mg, 25 mg/g)

Strong nicotine pouch brands

The Strong tier covers many brands. ZYN sits here with its S3 (9 mg) and S4 (10.6 to 11 mg) slim lines, such as Cool Mint Slim S3, Blackcurrant Ice Slim S4. VELO brings Crispy Peppermint, Salty Liquorice, Purple Grape (10 mg each, 14 mg/g) and Freezing Peppermint (10.9 mg). Pablo Silver is 10 mg (14.3 mg/g), for example Silver Spearmint, Silver Kiwi. Loop Strong is 9.4 mg (15 mg/g): Jalapeno Lime, Hot Peach, Creamy Cappuccino. 77 and Cuba White sit at 10.4 mg (16 mg/g), Clew at 10 mg, Apres Hyper Strong at 11 mg, and TYR and LEO Strong at 12 mg (20 mg/g).

What separates strong pouches isn't only mg. ZYN's slim format runs drier and cooler. VELO Freezing Peppermint leans hard into menthol cooling. Loop's Hyper pouches (14.8 to 15.6 mg) already sit above the Strong ceiling. Pouch weight matters too: at the same mg per pouch, a pouch with a higher mg/g figure feels sharper. We've mapped every brand we stock onto a single scale in the Strength Guide.

Strong pouches: price and delivery

Strong nicotine pouches start at €3.09 per can, or from €2.59 per can in the 40-pack. You can mix strengths, brands and formats freely in one order. Delivery is free from €50, in discreet packaging; details on the shipping page.

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Frequently asked

How strong is a strong nicotine pouch?

In our Strong collection, 9 to 12 mg of nicotine per pouch, which is roughly 11.4 to 22.4 mg/g depending on pouch weight. Some pouches here currently sit above that, up to 15.6 mg per pouch. For more than 12 mg see Extra Strong, and from 20 mg Ultra Strong.

What does "20mg" on the can mean?

Usually mg per gram, not per pouch. NOiS Mint 20mg and FEDRS ONLY Freeze Mint 20mg are 20 mg/g, which is 10 mg per pouch. Pouches with 20 mg per pouch are in Ultra Strong.

Which strong nicotine pouch should I try first?

ZYN Cool Mint Slim S3 (9 mg) is the easiest step up from Medium. VELO Crispy Peppermint (10 mg, 14 mg/g) is a standard mint pick, and Loop Smooth Mint Strong (9.4 mg, 15 mg/g) the premium choice. TYR Spearmint (12 mg, 20 mg/g) sits at the top of the tier.

What's the difference between ZYN S3 and S4?

The S number is ZYN's strength scale. S3 is 9 mg per pouch, S4 is 10.6 mg (ZYN Cool Mint Slim S4) to 11 mg (Menthol Ice Slim S4, 15.7 mg/g). If S3 feels too light, keep the same flavour and move to S4.

How many pouches are in a can?

Usually 20. Some brands pack more or fewer: Loop Strong 22, some ZYN S3 and S4 cans 21, Skruf Crystal Fresh Extra Strong 24, ACE X Cosmic Cool Mint 18.

How much do strong nicotine pouches cost?

From €3.09 per can, or from €2.59 per can in the 40-pack. Delivery is free on orders from €50.