Why Do We Not Sell Extreme Strength Nicopods?

There is a vast range of nicotine pouch strengths available to buy online, from regular strength, starting at 5 mg/g, to extra-strong with up to 34 mg/g, and these options have satisfied consumers for many years. However, you may have noticed that around 2020, an influx of extreme strength products occurred, often containing nicotine contents far higher than the top of the conventional strength range, with up to 249 mg/g. If you browse our pouch assortment, you will notice that it does not feature any products in the extreme category. So, why when many other retailers are selling these products, do we not? Read on to find out.

With Nicotine, More Does Not Always Mean Better

Users may get tempted to choose super-strength products because they believe they provide a better experience than those with lower nicotine levels, but this is usually not the case. For veteran users, a strong nicotine pouch, like White Fox Black at 34 mg/g, offers a powerful kick that is exciting and satisfying. However, going any higher in strength has diminishing returns, especially for the inexperienced. There are some key reasons why more nicotine does not always mean better.

Firstly, the pleasurable effects are highly dependent on the user's tolerance and, unbeknown to many, reduce as the dosage increases. Even if you are used to pouches in the strong category, the leap to extreme strength will likely not be pleasant and lead to unwanted side effects such as nausea, heartburn, and sore gums.

Secondly, consuming products with unnecessarily high levels of nicotine can have detrimental effects on your ability to enjoy standard strength pouches, thus limiting your choice of different high-quality brands and flavors. If you were to endure the side effects of making the transition to using extreme strengths, your cravings for nicotine would be far too great for any regular product, like Skruf Cassice, to satisfy.

The final reason, not to consume high nicotine doses is that it may lead to buzz chasing, which is frowned upon in the smokeless community and is not associated with users who opt for standard strength pods. Buzz chasing is linked to increased cravings and refers to continually upping strength to feel the effects.

Strength Is Not Everything!

While these products are primarily for delivering nicotine, it is not the sole purpose. There are also the aspects of quality, flavor, mouthfeel, and design to enjoy, which manufacturers of pouches in the extreme category often ignore. When the focus is purely on maximum strength, other essential elements of the product often suffer, which reduces the quality of the overall experience.

Did you know there are many other strength-increasing factors apart from the nicotine level? These factors are flavor, moisture, and pH level. High-grade flavorings like menthol, coffee, and eucalyptus can boost intensity without any extra nicotine. Also, the correct moisture content and pH level can drastically speed up the onset of the effects and extend their duration. Pouches optimized in this way do not get made to have the highest nicotine content. But instead, to offer a well-rounded, high-quality experience that provides maximum satisfaction.

We Do Not Sell What We Would Not Use

As a team of passionate pouch users and snusers, we strive to provide only the best products, which means researching manufacturers, keeping up to date with the latest trends and releases, having extensive knowledge of the industry, and of course, trying pouches out. Through this, we have found that there is no place in our collection for extremely strong products. Why? Because they do not meet the criteria that we believe to be essential, which is to deliver a smooth, controlled, and satisfying buzz with delicious flavors and fresh aromas for a long duration.

Also, SnusDirect is more than just a place to buy your favorite pouches. It is an information and education hub for all things smokeless nicotine, which is why we do not promote the use of these potentially dangerous products. Instead, we offer the best nicopod brands made by reputable manufacturers that focus on making high-quality products.