Comment by JPKab
12 years ago
Ok, so can you, or someone, explain "Swedish snus" to me? I'm curious, because whenever I have put any kind of American "dip" tobacco product in my mouth, my salivary glands go fucking nuclear and I end up drooling or spitting like a redneck.
Does Swedish snus made in some way so that this doesn't happen? If so, I need to try it!
Snus does not require spitting. It is steam cured instead of fire cured and has a good safety profile.
Note: If you want a good experience, import it. Do not try Camel snus. Also, you may want to try packets first instead of loose.
Strong snus, like Ettan and Grov, will probably make your mouth run, especially as a beginner (even in packets). Less strong, a little bit smaller packets (I think General is the most popular in Sweden) are better, and in the last decade or so, even dryer packeted snus has become popular, often sold with a suffix like White or Dry.
Snus is still a mess that involves spitting. I prefer nasal snuff, to the extent I use anything. It can be totally discrete, even to someone right next to you as you take a pinch. You just have to blow and wipe your nose about 20 minutes after a pinch. Alternatively, a small pinch of certain finely ground and dry nasal snuff can be taken in the mouth like snus, but it still doesn't involve spitting. Swish it around your mouth for a couple minutes and then swallow.
Swedish snus in packets doesn't involve any spitting. It is totally discrete, even more than nasal snuff.