Salmiak and Licorice Pouches: What they are, and how to use properly!
So, you may be browsing around here and looking at the selection of nicotine pouches, and various snus alternatives, and you’re seeing “licorice” and “salmiak” popping up in various flavor descriptions. There may be some of you who aren’t familiar with these types of flavors, and what the experience is like using them! Well, we’re going to dive in and get to know these interesting and unique flavor profiles, and discuss how to properly use them! Hint: you use a salmiak or licorice flavored pouch the same as any other pouch, you pop it under your upper lip and enjoy!
First, let’s get into these flavors and discuss them in detail. Licorice is a plant, common in Africa, Europe, and Asia. It’s commonly used in herbalism, but also in flavoring desserts, beverages, and things of the like. Salmiak is a type of licorice, commonly using salmiak salt, or ammonium chloride. Salmiak is a saltier type of black licorice. You’ll find salmiak in a lot of Scandinavian candies, and it certainly is an interesting taste. I’ll be honest, before I started using smokeless products, the only taste of licorice I had ever had was Twizzlers candy. Which, I now know isn’t really licorice. I gradually got into the taste of black licorice as I started using smokeless products, and eventually would get into salmiak from there. Salty licorice can be a bit of a taste adjustment if you aren’t used to it, but it’s one that surprisingly will grow on you!
Ace Licorice Mint (Strong Slim Portion)
SnusExpress Description: “Ace Liquorice Mint Strong Slim – A tobacco free snus that hits that perfect balance between flavor and strengths. Its discreet, all-white and slim nicotine pouches deliver a refreshing flavor combination of tasty licorice and cold mint together with a strong and stimulating nicotine kick (10.5 mg/portion). Instead of tobacco, it uses natural plant fibers as filling. A high-quality filling that eliminates the risk of that these nicopods would leave stains on your teeth while it also minimizes their drip. This low amount of drip ensures that they provide a satisfyingly long-lasting release of both flavor and nicotine.”
Snubie’s Thoughts: I’m usually not the biggest fan of blending mint with other flavors. I’ve had quite a few over the years that attempt to do this. Some seem to get it right. Some do it in a very strange way. But I’ve found that the flavors of licorice and mint can be done together and it come across in a nice way. Ace Licorice Mint is one that has a pretty interesting taste of black licorice and mint together. It’s one that isn’t going to be for everyone, but it is a truly interesting flavor.
Apres Raspberry Licorice
SnusExpress Description: “Après Raspberry Liqorice is an all-white snus perfect for you who’s looking for something flavorful and discreet! Its tobacco free and slim nicotine pouches deliver medium strong nicotine kicks together with a tasty flavor that combines sweet raspberries with a dash of licorice. The filling used by its nicopods consists of natural plant fibers. A high-quality filling that eliminates any potential risk of them leaving stains while it also minimizes their drip. This low amount of drip ensures that they provide a satisfyingly long-lasting release of both flavor and nicotine.”
Snubie’s Thoughts: This is one that you can get into two sizes, regular and petite. But, the flavor is the same in both so I wanted to just cover them together so we could talk about them. I really like raspberry and licorice together. It truly is a brilliant pairing that is absolutely delicious. Apres is a solid manufacturer of nicotine pouches. They make a lot of great flavors. This one is certainly no exception, and is one I’d certainly recommend.
Klint Licorice Slim Portion
SnusExpress Description: “Klint Liquorice 3 Slim – An all-white snus from Klint and the Swedish manufacturer Habit Factory that got something special in store for all licorice lovers! Its tobacco free and slim nicotine pouches deliver medium strong and solid nicotine kicks (8.4 mg/portion) together with a lovely fusion of salt- and sweet licorice. The filling used by these comfortable nicopods consists of natural plant fibers. A quality filling that eliminates any potential risk of them leaving stains while it also keeps their drip to a minimum, resulting in a satisfyingly long-lasting release of licorice and nicotine.”
Snubie’s Thoughts: I really dig Klint. They don’t get discussed very often, but they’re one of the newer manufacturers out there and they present a really high quality of product. I’m partial to some of their flavors, and their licorice one is also pretty good. It’s not overly strong, which I like, and the licorice flavor comes across in a very smooth, lightly sweet way. This is certainly one of those I’d call an all day every day pouch, because of how well balanced the flavor profile is.
Vid Violet Velvet
SnusExpress Description: “VID Violet Velvet by Kurbits Snus got something special in store for you who’s a fan of licorice! Its tobacco free and slim nicotine pouches deliver medium strong nicotine kicks together with a velvet smooth licorice flavor. The all-white filling used by its discreet nicopods consists of natural plant fibers. An innovative filling that eliminates any potential risk of them leaving stains on your teeth while it also keeps their drip to a minimum.”
Snubie’s Thoughts: This one I haven’t had in a while, but I remember it being pretty good. When you mix licorice with other flavors, it can be quite nice. Raspberry and licorice is one such combo I mentioned before. But, another one is violet and licorice. Adding a violet taste to black licorice gives it a nice, sweet, floral backbone that works really well with the taste of licorice. This is a great example of how that flavor can come across and be very enjoyable. It’s a one of a kind, as not many others duplicate this type of flavor. And, it is definitely one I’d suggest trying.
The Bottom Line
And there you have it, a lot of great offerings in the licorice and salmiak flavor category. It’s a pretty interesting taste if it’s not one you’re familiar with, but one that you’ll find a lot of great options for. As you know, here you can find nicotine pouches (without tobacco). Right now, all that you’ll find with this flavor is nicotine pouches. There were some ages ago that had licorice flavors to them, but unfortunately nobody seems to make one anymore. Who knows, maybe that will change someday. But, for now, this flavor seems to be exclusive to the nicotine pouch format. So, jump in, and grab yourself a can or two of each! Or, just get one of each one on this list! Who knows, you may find a new favorite!
