Nicotine Pouches

What are nicotine pouches?

Nicotine pouches are small, white pouches you place between your gum and lip for a tobacco-free nicotine experience. Unlike cigarettes or snus, nicotine pouches don't stain your teeth. As they're completely smoke-free, vapour-free and odour-free, they are perfect for indoor settings and travel, including on all UK flights where smoking and vaping are prohibited.
What's inside each pouch:

• High-quality pharmaceutical-grade nicotine
• Plant-based fibres (eucalyptus or pine)
• Natural flavouring agents
• Food-grade sweeteners
• pH adjusters for optimal absorption
• Zero tobacco, zero tar, zero smoke

How to use nicotine pouches

Using nicotine pouches is simple and discreet:

1. Place the pouch between your upper lip and gum (top or bottom works)
2. Feel a slight tingling sensation - this is normal and shows it's working
3. Keep in position for 20-60 minutes while nicotine absorbs
4. Dispose of responsibly in a bin or store in the tin's compartment

The pouch works through oral absorption. Nicotine enters the bloodstream through the gum tissue, bypassing the lungs entirely.

What are the bestselling nicotine pouches?

• For Beginners: Nordic Spirit Spearmint 6mg - Smooth mint with gentle strength
• Most Popular: VELO Crispy Peppermint 10mg - Perfect balance for most users
• Maximum Strength: Pablo Exclusive Frosted Mint 50mg - Ideal for experienced users

What are the different nicotine pouch strengths?

Choosing the right strength is important for a great experience:

• Light (2-4mg): These provide a great entry point for new users with minimal nicotine buzz, making them perfect for cutting down.
• Regular (6-8mg): This standard strength suits regular users and is equivalent to light smoking (5-10 cigarettes daily), making it our most popular strength range.
• Strong (10-12mg): Designed for experienced users with decent tolerance, these provide a satisfying nicotine hit equivalent to moderate smoking (10-15 cigarettes daily).
• Extra Strong (14mg and up): These suit frequent daily smokers switching from tobacco, equivalent to heavy smoking (20+ cigarettes daily), though we recommend starting with shorter usage times. 

If you're unsure, start with a lower concentration to limit potential side effects from too much nicotine.

How many nicotine pouches should I use per day?

Usage varies based on your individual needs and past habits:

• Former heavy smokers: 8-12 pouches daily
• Moderate users: 4-8 pouches daily
• Light/social users: 2-4 pouches daily
• Average user: Between 8-12 pouches (but listen to your body)

Remember: Stronger pouches mean you'll need fewer throughout the day. Someone using 20mg pouches might only need 4-6 daily, while someone on 6mg might use 10-12. Each pouch is single-use only - never reuse a pouch after disposal.

Are nicotine pouches better than vaping?

It's not about one being "better" - it's about what suits your lifestyle. Nicotine pouches offer complete discretion with hands-free use, requiring no equipment, charging or maintenance. You can use them anywhere - planes, offices, restaurants - without producing smoke, vapour or smell. 

Vaping, on the other hand, mimics the hand-to-mouth smoking action with instant nicotine satisfaction, provides a social element through flavoursome clouds, and offers a wide selection of devices and flavours with more control over your nicotine intake. Many users combine both approaches, choosing pouches for work and travel while enjoying vaping for home and social situations.

What flavour nicotine pouches are available?

Our extensive range covers every preference, with over 200 varieties to explore. For classic mint lovers, Nordic Spirit offers spearmint and bergamot mint, while VELO provides crispy peppermint and polar mint options, and ZYN delivers cool mint and spearmint varieties.

If you prefer fruity flavours, try 77 Pouches, which offer apple and mint or raspberry options. For those seeking unique experiences, Cuba offers black tobacco-style and coffee flavours, Helwit provides mocha and salmiak (liquorice), and Poke features freeze and tropical varieties. Browse our complete collection to find your perfect match.

Are nicotine pouches safe?

Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are widely considered significantly less harmful than smoking. Public Health England recognises non-combustible nicotine products as 95% less harmful than cigarettes, making them an effective harm-reduction tool.
What you eliminate vs cigarettes:

• Tar and carbon monoxide
• 7,000+ toxic chemicals from combustion
• Second-hand smoke risks
• Lung damage from inhaling smoke
• Teeth staining and accelerated gum disease

Nicotine pouches are completely legal throughout the UK and regulated as consumer products with MHRA notification requirements and strict 18+ age restrictions. At Vapourcore, all products meet UK regulations - we use 1Account age verification for every order and maintain full TPD compliance across our range.

Do nicotine pouches have side effects?

Most side effects are mild and temporary, especially when starting out. Common reactions include tingling (normal - fades within days), mild nausea (try a lower strength), hiccups (avoid swallowing excess saliva), or dry mouth (stay hydrated). Some long-term users report gum irritation, so alternate pouch positions regularly.

Quick comfort tips: Start with lower strengths for 10-15 minutes, avoid using on an empty stomach, and keep pouches moist for best results. If you experience persistent discomfort, try a milder product or consult your dentist. Our customer service team can help you find comfortable alternatives.

Storage and shelf life information

To maximise freshness, store your pouches at room temperature (15-25°C) and keep them sealed until use. Avoid humid environments like bathrooms, and never freeze or refrigerate them, as this affects quality. Most pouches stay fresh for 12 months - always check the best-before date on the tin. You'll know pouches have expired when the flavour becomes less intense, the texture turns dry and brittle, or the nicotine effect feels noticeably weaker.

Can pouches help me quit smoking? 

While nicotine pouches aren't licensed as smoking cessation aids, many of our customers have successfully made the switch from cigarettes. They eliminate the combustion risks of smoking while still satisfying your nicotine cravings, making them an effective harm-reduction tool. Explore our comprehensive quit smoking guide for additional support.
Shop our entire collection of premium nicotine pouch brands today - with free delivery on orders over £25 and next-day shipping available.