Synthetic nicotine

Want to stick with synthetic nicotine products? We have a diverse offering that includes nicotine pouch brands like White Fox, FRE, and Juice Head, plus nicotine gum options such as LUCY.  They have nicotine contents between 2 mg and 20 mg each, and taste profiles ranging from minty to fruity to coffee-flavored.

Popular Synthetic Nicotine Pouch Brands

Wondering which brands are the movers and shakers in this exciting category? All will be revealed. 

White Fox

White Fox nicotine pouches are famous for a lot of things, from the iconic fox on their can designs to their potent mint flavors. 

It turns out the brand can add the use of synthetic nicotine to the list of attributes that make it special. All pouches in the range are based on synthetic nicotine, including the strongest options like White Fox Black Edition.

FRE 

FRE promises its users the prospect of being “FRE to be wild” by consuming its pouches, offering higher strengths and classic flavors like FRE Mint and Wintergreen. All of this comes with the guarantee of synthetic nicotine.

Juice Head

Juice Head nicotine pouches are best known for their innovative flavor fusions, which combine minty and fruity tastes. One secret to its fabulous flavors may be the use of synthetic nicotine, which the brand calls Zero Tobacco Nicotine® (ZTN).

Popular Synthetic Nicotine Gum

Nicotine gum isn’t quite as popular as nicotine pouches, so there are fewer options on offer here.

LUCY nicotine gum is a market leader, and its products are so good that an alternative might be unnecessary. The collection includes strengths between 2 mg and 6 mg, plus various flavors, from Cinnamon to Mango.

Synthetic Nicotine vs Tobacco-Derived Nicotine 

It's all well and good to look at some of the best synthetic products. But what exactly is synthetic nicotine anyway?

Nicotine products can either be made from synthetic nicotine or tobacco-derived nicotine (TDN). In both cases, the products are completely tobacco-free and have the same chemical properties. To most, they may even taste the same.

But when it comes to their production, the methods used are very different.

Tobacco-Derived Nicotine (TBN)

Nicotine comes from the tobacco plant, and TBN is extracted directly from those plants. To be more precise, producers steam the leaf or strip it to get the nicotine out, after which it can be added into nicotine pouches. This is sometimes called natural nicotine. Visit plant derived nicotine products, for options that contain tobacco-derived nicotine!

Synthetic Nicotine

Synthetic nicotine is sometimes referred to as tobacco-free nicotine. While products that use TBR are also tobacco-free, synthetic nicotine products take this to the next level since they never contained a trace of nicotine at any point in the production process.

To make synthetic nicotine, scientists use the compounds that make up nicotine, and then create the nicotine in the laboratory.

There are two main types:

• S-nicotine: S-nicotine is the purest form, which all TBN has. Some synthetic nicotine contains a 99% concentration of this S-nicotine, mimicking natural nicotine.
• Nicotine blend: Blended nicotine combines S-nicotine with R-nicotine, a type of nicotine that is only available in very small quantities naturally. These blends often have a 50:50 ratio.

These combinations may taste different — meaning it’s not always as simple as comparing synthetic and natural nicotine and leaving things there.  

Why Choose Synthetic Nicotine Products?

There are some contexts when opting for “synthetic” over “natural” is a red flag. Most of us don’t like the idea of eating a synthetic chocolate cake or being in a relationship with a synthetic partner — but when it comes to nicotine products, the same stigma doesn’t hold up.

Some potential benefits include:

• Created in a controlled environment. When the nicotine is made in a laboratory, it’s easier to test for quality, purity, and composition.
• Potentially better taste. This one is subjective, but some people think synthetic nicotine products have a better flavor. 
• More sustainable. Production of synthetic nicotine has the potential to be more sustainable since it doesn’t require deforestation or intense farming practices.