<Li> Sting - free portion is a patent - approved snus pouch, introducing a protective side, that reduce stinging sensation and irritation to the snus users gum and oral mucous membrane . The innovation received the award for "Most exciting newcomer to the industry" and The Golden Leaf Award GTNF2017 awards at The Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum, GTNF, in New York City in September 2017 . The jury award motivation was that it "not only serves the cause of harm reduction and "could easily be considered the greatest snus innovation since the invention of the pouch". </Li> <P> Portioned snus is available in three different sizes: mini, normal / large (most common) and maxi . The weights may vary, but the labelling on most packages of snus disclose their net weight . Mini portions typically weigh close to 0.5 g, normal (large) portions weigh around . 8 to 1 gram, and maxi portions weigh up to 1.7 g, depending on brand . Some brands also offer the choice of "regular" and "long" versions of the normal size sachet, which are similar in content weight . These long portions differ from traditional sachets in that they are slimmer but longer, in order to fit against the gums more comfortably . </P> <P> The nicotine content of snus varies among brands, with the most common strength being 8 mg of nicotine per gram of tobacco . In recent years, snus manufacturers have released stark (strong or sterk) and extra stark (extra strong or extra sterk) varieties with greater nicotine content . Stark varieties contain, on average, 11 mg of nicotine per gram of tobacco, while extra stark varieties may contain up to 22 mg of nicotine per gram of tobacco . Recently, the Siberia brand released its "Extremely Strong" snus which boasts 45 mg of nicotine per gram of tobacco and is currently the highest nicotine - per - gram snus available . </P> <P> Swedish snus is made from air - dried tobacco from various parts of the world . In earlier times, tobacco for making snus was laid out for drying in Scania and Mälardalen, Sweden . Later, Kentucky tobaccos were used . The ground tobacco is mixed with water, salt, an alkalizing agent (today this is sodium carbonate), and aroma, and is prepared through heating . After the heating process, food grade aromas are typically added . In Sweden, snus is regulated as a food product and, for this reason, all ingredients are listed on the label of each individual package (can) of snus . Moist snus contains more than 50% water, and the average use of snus in Sweden is approximately 800 grams (16 units) per person each year . About 12% (1.1 million people) of the population in Sweden use snus . Unlike dipping tobacco and chew, most snus today does not undergo the fermentation process, but is instead steam - pasteurized . Although steam - pasteurization is remarkably complex, it has the advantages of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that facilitate the formation of tobacco - specific nitrosamines, while preserving the desired texture and mouthfeel of the snus . The absorption of nicotine, the addictive substance in tobacco, from snus depends on the level of nicotine in the snus and the pH level in the box . A voluntary quality standard for snus products has been introduced (Gothiatek) that sets maximum levels for certain controversial constituents including nitrosamines, heavy metals, and polyaromatic hydrocarbons . Most manufacturers of Scandinavian type snus adhere to this standard . </P>

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