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How to Maintain Your Nicotine Pouches

Nicotine pouches are an increasingly popular option for adult nicotine consumers who want nicotine without tobacco. But what are nicotine pouches, and how do you use and store them properly? This guide explores how to keep VELO nicotine pouches fresh to get the longest life out of each can and shares advice on using them.

What are nicotine pouches?

Nicotine pouches are small bags with pharmaceutical-grade nicotine polymer inside. They also include plant-based ingredients, flavourings, sweeteners and water. Wondering what’s the difference between nicotine pouches and other smokeless nicotine products, like snus? Nicotine pouches provide nicotine without tobacco* and come in assorted flavours.

Learn more about what nicotine pouches are in our guide.                  

How do you use nicotine pouches?

VELO nicotine pouches are straightforward to use. They’re fuss- and mess-free, providing adult nicotine consumers with smokeless*, odourless* nicotine.

Get to grips with how to use your nicotine pouches by following these simple steps:

  1. Open your VELO can and take out a nicotine pouch.
  2. Place the pouch between your top lip and gum.
  3. Keep the pouch in place for up to 30 minutes (you may feel a tingle as nicotine and flavours are released).
  4. After 30 minutes or less, remove the nicotine pouch from your mouth and dispose of it responsibly.

Learn more about how to use nicotine pouches in our guide.

How long do nicotine pouches last?

How long your VELO nicotine pouches last in their can depends on how you store them – there are a few important dos and don’ts when maintaining them. Generally, nicotine pouches have a relatively long shelf life, usually around a year from purchase to expiration.

Wondering how long nicotine pouches last with each use? You shouldn’t keep VELO nicotine pouches in your mouth for more than 30 minutes at a time. After 30 minutes, remove the pouch and dispose of it responsibly; if you want more nicotine, take out a new pouch and tuck it in place.

Keeping your nicotine pouches fresh

There are a few simple ways to keep your VELO nicotine pouches fresh after opening the can. Find out how to maintain the quality of your pouches below:

  • Store nicotine pouches at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. Heat and sunlight can impact the quality of nicotine and flavourings inside the pouches.
  • Consider keeping nicotine pouches in the fridge to preserve their freshness. Any cool, shady spot will do if you can’t keep them in the fridge.
  • Keep VELO nicotine pouches in the can they come in. It’s designed to maintain freshness with an extra compartment in the lid for holding onto your used pouches when there’s no bin around.
  • Remove each VELO pouch from your mouth after a maximum of 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the nicotine consumption and flavour are reduced.

Can you reuse nicotine pouches?

No, reusing VELO nicotine pouches is not recommended. After 30 minutes inside your mouth, a nicotine pouch has released most of its nicotine and flavour. If you want more nicotine after this time, take out a fresh VELO pouch and tuck it in place.

If you remove your VELO pouch before 30 minutes pass, keeping damp nicotine pouches for a second use is not recommended. Dispose of it responsibly and choose a fresh pouch when you’re ready to consume more nicotine. This means you’ll feel each VELO pouch’s full flavour and effectiveness.

Explore VELO nicotine pouches

Ready for a new can of VELO nicotine pouches? Whether you have a favourite flavour and nicotine strength or want to try something new, VELO pouches include mint and fruit options to suit your taste. Experienced nicotine consumers can choose strong nicotine pouches in 14mg and 17mg nicotine strengths.

* These products are not risk-free and contain nicotine, an addictive substance.

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