The consumption of tobacco is almost as old as mankind itself and still enjoys unbroken popularity. Despite health risks, smoking cigarettes and consuming snuff or chewing tobacco is still known around the world.
The range of products and ways of consuming tobacco is endless. Here there are not only personal preferences, but also cultural and geographical differences. For example, snus is particularly popular in Scandinavia and rather unknown in other circles.
The following article will introduce the Siberia brand, which specializes in selling snus.
The origins of Siberia snus
Siberia is a Scandinavian brand that sells snus. The company is known for selling one of the most extreme snus brands in the world. In their range they not only have different strengths of snus, but also different flavors.
Although Siberia snus also sells milder varieties, the brand is still primarily known for distributing potent goods and is therefore not recommended for beginners. Instead, within this framework, one should first take on a lighter strain from another company and then move on to Siberia.
Siberia can also convince with the dryness of the snus. Other brands often have a higher moisture content in their snus which causes it to melt in the mouth when consumed. This is not the case with snus from the Siberia brand and many appreciate this property very much and therefore only reach for it.
Insights into history
Snus as a consumer product originally comes from Scandinavia, which is why it is not surprising that most snus brands come from there. Siberia snus belongs to the Swedish manufacturer GN Tobacco, which also offers Odens. Siberia snus has made a name for itself in the international tobacco market due to its strength and the strong minty taste that the consumer feels afterwards.
A wide range of products
So Siberia combines strong tobacco with mint flavor. This is portioned snus that is filled into small pouches. This makes consumption much easier, as you can simply clamp these bags behind your lip. The range not only has different strengths of snus, but also various bag sizes from slim to large.
Aside from the way the products are portioned, their nicotine strength also differs. The mildest product contains 24 mg nicotine per gram, while the strongest snus has 43 mg/g. Due to its high nicotine content, Siberia snus is not suitable for beginners.
Furthermore, there are different types of Siberia snus, which are divided by color: White Portion, Black Portion and Brown Portion. In general, the X-Treme Black Portion is considered one of the strongest snus ever, closely followed by the Siberia -80° Brown Portion. Both products combine the typical mint flavor with a nicotine content of 43 mg/g.
What is the difference between snus and chewing tobacco?
Snus and chewing tobacco are often confused, presumably because they are both orally consumed. However, they differ both in the way the goods are consumed and in their nature itself. Both are obtained from certain types of tobacco, but the further production method differs significantly from one another.
Traditional chewing tobacco consists of dried and fermented tobacco leaves that are cut into strips. Before being cut into pieces, the fermented tobacco leaves are soaked in a sauce that gives the chewing tobacco the flavor it needs. The strips are finally bottled and sold and can then be consumed normally. Chewing tobacco is usually placed on the inside of the cheek and chewed.
Snus, on the other hand, describes a powder that is clamped behind the lip. The snus is not chewed, but the powder remains behind the lip for some time and is finally spat out. More precisely, it is a powder consisting of tobacco containing nicotine that has been treated with water, salt and flavorings.
Where to buy Siberia snus?
The sale of Siberia snus is not allowed in Germany, which is why you can get it either abroad like Switzerland or via online shops. In the Snus Club you not only get different types of snus, but also all the information and news from the world of tobacco. You also have access to exclusive offers!
How to consume Siberia snus?
As already mentioned, snus also differs from classic chewing tobacco in terms of how it is consumed. Because this is a finely ground powder, it is not placed on the inside of the cheek like chewing tobacco. Instead, you put snus behind either your upper or lower lip, regardless of whether it’s in the pouch or not. After about 15 to 20 minutes the snus takes effect and the effect lasts about an hour. It is important that you remove the snus afterwards and do not swallow it. While swallowing is not necessarily harmful, the user may experience brief nausea.
Is snus allowed in Germany?
No, the sale of snus is not allowed in Germany. In the entire EU, Sweden is the only country where both consumption and sale of snus are legal. In Germany you are allowed to own and consume snus, but you are not allowed to trade in it.
Outside the EU, you can also buy snus online in Norway and, more recently, Switzerland. The reason for the sale in Norway and Switzerland is probably due to the long tradition of snus consumption.
The reason for the ban on commercial snus trade in Germany is not primarily due to the health risks of consumption. Because the tobacco is not heated or inhaled, oral tobacco is considered far safer than smoking cigarettes. Nevertheless, it should also be noted here that snus is healthier than smoking cigarettes, but consumption is only permitted from the age of 18 and can have health consequences.
