How Special is Siberia Snus?

Siberia Snus is produced by GN Tobacco, the Swedish snus manufacturer that produces Oden’s, Lenny and other brands of snus.  Snus is a form of smokeless tobacco that is popular in Sweden and other Nordic countries. It has gained much popularity with the ever popular Siberia snus.  

Siberia Snus is particularly famous because it is known for having a very high nicotine content. Some of its varieties containing up to 43 mg of nicotine per gram of snus. This is significantly higher than the average nicotine content of other snus brands. Most of them typically range from 8 to 20 mg per gram.

But How does GN get all that nicotine in there?

The high nicotine content of Siberia Snus is achieved through the use of a special type of tobacco that is grown in specific regions in Siberia and other parts of Russia. It is not clear that GN only uses tobacco grown specifically in Siberia for their Siberia snus.  

This powerful tobacco, called Nicotiana Rustica, was cultivated in the Americas well before the arrival of the Europeans. This Tobacco plant is now sometimes grown in many other parts of the world including Europe, India and China.  It is a very potent variety, containing up to nine times more nicotine than common species of Nicotiana such as Common tobacco Nicotiana tabacum.  The leaves have a nicotine content as high as 9%, whereas N. tabacum leaves contain about 1 to 3%.

The Story of Siberia Snus

The story of Siberia Snus begins with its parent company, GN Tobacco, which is a Swedish manufacturer of smokeless tobacco products. In the early 2000s, GN Tobacco began to notice a growing trend among snus users. They were looking for products with higher nicotine content.

To meet this demand, GN Tobacco began experimenting with different strains of tobacco and processing methods that would result in a stronger and more potent snus product. The company eventually settled on a strain of tobacco known as nicotiana rustica, which is known for its high nicotine content.

However, GN Tobacco wanted to create a snus product that was not only strong but also had a unique flavor and aroma. To achieve this, the company began sourcing nicotiana rustica from specific regions in Siberia and other parts of Russia, where the unique climate and soil conditions contribute to the potency and flavor of the tobacco.

After several years of development and testing, GN Tobacco launched Siberia Snus in 2014. The product quickly gained a reputation for its very high nicotine content. Some varieties containing up to 43 mg of nicotine per gram of snus.

Is Siberia snus dangerous?

Despite its popularity among some users, Siberia Snus has also been the subject of controversy and criticism. Some health experts have expressed concern about the high levels of nicotine in the product, which can be harmful if used improperly. Others have criticized the marketing of the product, which they say is targeted at young people and promotes an unhealthy addiction to nicotine.

Despite these concerns, Siberia Snus remains a popular product among some snus users, and GN Tobacco continues to innovate and develop new products to meet the changing demands of the market.

The Nicotiana Rustica, the Secret of GN Tobacco?

Most other types of tobacco products use nicotiana tabacum, common tobacco, in their tobacco blends.  This is what differs Siberia snus from most snus products out there.  Aztec tribes and other indigenous people in North and South America traditionally used Nicotiana rustica for medicinal and spiritual purposes due to its higher levels of nicotine. This specific type of tobacco plant, which is native to the region, made the tobacco more potent and induced alterations in perception and consciousness.

In the case of Siberia Snus, the company uses a particular strain of nicotiana rustica that is grown in specific regions in Siberia and other parts of Russia. The exact details of how the tobacco is grown and processed are only known to GN Tobacco, but the company claims that the unique climate and soil conditions in these regions contribute to the potency and flavor of the tobacco.

Besides tobacco leaves, what other ingredients does Siberia Snus use?

In general, snus products are made from a blend of tobacco, water, salt, and flavorings. Some varieties of snus may also contain sweeteners, preservatives, and other additives to enhance the flavor and texture of the product. 

Siberia snus has a very distinct tobacco flavor because it primarily consists of finely ground tobacco leaves mixed with various other ingredients to produce the final product. The company has not disclosed the recipe and ingredients used in Siberia snus as they are considered proprietary information.

How GN Tobacco Found the Idea of Siberia Snus 

Just like the recipe and the ingredients used in Siberia snus, the details around how GN Tobacco came up with the idea for Siberia Snus, are not publicly available. However, we can clearly state that the development of Siberia snus was a response to consumer demand. They look for stronger and more potent tobacco products.

The motivation behind the creation of Siberia snus could also have come about from GN Tobacco’s ability to spot an opportunity.  GN Tobacco was able to differentiate themselves from other snus producers by creating a product with a much higher nicotine content than what was currently available on the market. The use of the unique strain of nicotiana rustica may have been the perfect way to do that by creating a distinctive flavor and aroma that would appeal to some users.

Ultimately, the development of Siberia Snus was likely a combination of market research, consumer demand, and experimentation with different types of tobacco and flavorings before making the final choice to market it. We can attribute the success of Siberia snus to its users. A distinctive group of nicotine-strength avid people who were awaiting its inception. 

It is important, however, to note that the use of all tobacco products carries significant health risks, and users should always exercise caution and moderation when using these products.

Since its creation Siberia snus has become one of the most popular brands in the snus world, especially its Red variety called Siberia White Dry Extremely Strong Portion.  Siberia Red is a straightforward no nonsense snus.  It is highly potent and highly mentholated, for a lip numbing, icy cold mind blowing experience.  

There is nothing like it.

Siberia Snus or Siberia Nicotine Pouches?

Recently, GN Tobacco has added a new player into the Siberia line. The all white Siberia nicotine pouch able to duplicate the intense tobacco and mint flavor of Siberia Red. The only but also main difference is it’s a 100% tobacco free pouch. 

The Siberia nicotine pouch give a hope. People who love Siberia but want to experience it without its teeth staining properties.  Tobacco laws have also made the exporting and importing of tobacco products challenging.  With Siberia nicotine pouches, there is no compromise; you get Siberia’s intense power and flavor in a nicotine pouch.

Whatever your preference, the choice is yours.