Strong Nicotine Pouches

What is Classed as Strong Nicotine pouches?

You may see nicotine strength measured as milligrams of nicotine per gram (mg/g) or milligrams of nicotine per pouch (mg/pouch). We find the latter is the simplest to understand.

Using this measurement, strength levels can be determined as:

• Low strength: 1.5 - 3 mg per pouch
• Regular strength: 3 - 6 mg per pouch
• Moderate strength: 6 - 8 mg per pouch
• Extra strength: 8 - 15 mg per pouch
• Extreme strength: 16 mg per pouch and above

Everything in our strong nicotine pouches section provides a nicotine concentration of at least 10 mg per pouch. Products on the higher end of the spectrum go far beyond this — for instance, the Siberia -80 All White Maxi has a nicotine strength of 49.5 mg per portion.

You’ll find that some brands highlight the strength of their products by using terms like “ultra,” “x-strong,” or “extreme” in the title. Another method is to include a high number of dots or stars on the pouch (in most cases, high-strength pouches will have at least three dots), but there’s some variation).

Factors that Influence Strength

However, nicotine isn’t the only factor that affects pouch strength.

Flavour has a big impact too. Mint intensifies the stinging sensation under your lip when you have a nicotine pouch, providing a stronger impression. The same thing applies to spicy ingredients such as chilli.

Another aspect is moisture content. The more moist a nicotine pouch is, the quicker it releases nicotine— and a fast release means that you’ll feel a greater effect from the nicotine pouches when you first put it in your mouth. VELO nicotine pouches are some of the more moist options on the market.

Popular Strong Nicotine Pouches

Strong products are some of our most popular, as you’ll see if you head to our bestsellers list — extra-strong options are often close to the top.

For instance:

• VELO Crispy Peppermint Slim
• VELO Mighty Peppermint 17mg
• XQS Tropical Strong
• ZYN Slim Citrus Strong

The VELO Crispy Peppermint Slim has been a firm favourite for a while. It has a strength of 10 mg per pouch alongside notes of peppermint, which creates a powerful cooling effect along with a slight hint of sweetness.

If you’re looking for the strongest product possible, you’d struggle to find something with more nicotine than VELO Mighty Peppermint 17mg. Although it was launched in 2023, the minty nicotine pouch option has already become popular among nicotine aficionados.

If you’d prefer a flavour other than mint, the XQS Tropical Strong contains 8 mg per pouch of nicotine and uses exotic fruits like pineapple, passionfruit, and mango. Meanwhile, the ZYN Slim Citrus Strong has hints of zesty lemon and orange alongside a slightly greater strength of 9 mg per pouch.

All of the above are great options, but make sure you check out our full selection!

Strong Nicotine and High Quality

Nicotine strength and premium qualities come hand in hand. The quality of a pouch has a huge impact on the nicotine experience since it affects how much free-base nicotine (the nicotine your body can actually absorb from pouches) is available.

Fortunately, we take care to stock only premium products that go through rigorous quality testing, meaning the free-base nicotine level is very close to the nicotine level the manufacturer states on a can.

Who Can Use Strong Nicotine Pouches?

Strong nicotine pouches are hugely popular among ex-smokers, who may want to have a nicotine experience without using tobacco. The sensation when smoking is somewhat similar to a strong nicotine pouch, but nicotine pouches deliver nicotine over a longer period.

High-strength pouches are also a common choice for people who have been using nicotine pouches regularly for a long period, who feel they need more nicotine in order to get the same experience they’re used to.

If you’re new to nicotine, strong nicotine pouches will likely be too potent for you and could lead to negative side effects. Instead, opt for low-strength nicotine pouches.