Nicotine pouches are small microfiber pouches that contain a powder made of nicotine, flavorings, and other ingredients. People typically put pouches between their lip and gum, where the nicotine is absorbed.3 Nicotine pouches do not require spitting and are disposable.
Products have different amounts of nicotine per pouch and can contain high levels of nicotine.2
Nicotine pouches come in different flavors, such as cinnamon, citrus, mint, or coffee.3 Hundreds of communities have prohibited the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including nicotine pouches.
Nicotine pouches do not include tobacco leaf. Some contain nicotine made from tobacco plants. Some contain nicotine made in a laboratory. These pouches may be referred to as synthetic nicotine or non-tobacco nicotine (NTN) products and may be marketed as "tobacco-free." There is little chemical difference between tobacco-derived nicotine and synthetic nicotine.