History and Availability
- Zyn pouches introduced in the US in 2014
- Swedish Match expanded US plant in Owensboro, Kentucky from 2017 to 2019
- $115 million investment in new plant, opened in May 2019
- Available in about 100,000 stores in the US by the end of 2020
- Distributed in other countries like Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK
Features
- Sold in round cans with 15 to 20 nicotine pouches
- Different levels of nicotine strength available (e.g., 3 or 6 milligrams per pouch in the US)
- Different flavored and unflavored varieties
- Pouches made of plant fibers
- Designed to be placed between the upper lip and gum or between the gum and cheek for around 30 minutes
Criticism and Controversies
- Consumption of nicotine pouches results in similar nicotine levels in the blood as cigarettes
- Allegations that pouches could be gateway products for youth
- Criticized in the UK for marketing Zyn as a supplement to smoking in banned areas
- Nicotine pouches are addictive, long-term health effects unknown
- Side effects reported include gum irritation, hiccups, and nausea
References
- Philip Morris acquires Swedish Match in November 2022
- Zyn identified as a strategic brand for Philip Morris
- Study shows Zyn sales increased from 20 million to 140 million pouches per month
- Swedish Match criticized for Zyn marketing on social media
- Nicotine pouches have been subject to health risk assessments
Zyn (nicotine pouches) Data Sources
| Reference | URL |
|---|---|
| Glossary | https://www.alternix.com/blogs/glossary-of-terms/zyn-nicotine-pouches |
| Wikipedia | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zyn_(nicotine_pouches) |
| Wikidata | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106317609 |
| Knowledge Graph | https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11vf5f3164 |
