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Snus facts for kids

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Snus is smokeless tobacco. It has been used in Sweden for almost a century. The name is a bit like the English snuff, but it is a different product. Snus is placed under the upper lip; snuff is inhaled into the nostrils.

Images for kids

  • Portioned snus

    "White portion" snus of the Swedish brand General

  • Snus tobacco

    Loose snus, made of tobacco, salt, and sodium carbonate

  • Legal Status of Snus

    Legal status of snus. The EU is exceptional in banning the sale of snus (except in Sweden, which has an exemption).

  • Snus-ashtray

    Catch lid found on many snus tins, which snaps in and out of place. The small compartment is typically used for the temporary storage of used snus portions.

  • Skruf snus pris

    Cylindrical (fingertips) pris of Swedish brand Skruf

  • Snus-portion-types

    Left is an original (or "regular") portion. Right is a "white portion". White portions can be any color, as the name refers to the style, not the color.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Snus para niños

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