KNIC Nicotine Pouches

WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. Twenty slim, moist pouches per can. No tobacco leaf, no spitting, no smoke. KNIC pouches are built on a short ingredient list and a single structural filler. Below is the full breakdown of what goes into each one and why — including the parts most brands don’t itemize. What’s In a KNIC Pouch Nicotine — 4mg, 8mg, or 15mg, salt-based Nicotine salt derived from the tobacco plant. The pouch itself contains no tobacco leaf. Salt-based nicotine is smoother in the mouth than freebase nicotine at equivalent strength. pH Balancer — sodium bicarbonate, under 1% Every nicotine pouch needs a pH adjuster. Nicotine absorbs through the gum tissue faster in an alkaline environment, so the pH of a pouch determines how quickly and how strongly you feel it. There is more than one way to do this, and the choice changes the product. Sodium bicarbonate is a buffer. Baking soda, chemically speaking. A buffer resists change — it establishes a pH and holds it there as the pouch works. Sodium carbonate, or soda ash, is a strong base. It drives pH substantially higher and does not buffer in the same range, so pH can run high early and drift as the pouch depletes. Two things follow from choosing the buffer: Steady release instead of a front-loaded spike. Because the pH stays in a narrow band, nicotine releases at a more even rate across the full thirty minutes rather than arriving mostly in the first few. Flavor you can actually taste. Strong alkalinity carries a soapy, salty note of its own that competes with everything else in the pouch. Keeping pH moderate is why our extractbased flavors read clearly at under 1% stevia, instead of needing heavy sweetening to cover the base. We publish this because pH is one of the least discussed and most consequential variables in a nicotine pouch, and because you should be able to compare it across the brands you’re considering. Most won’t tell you. Structural Filler — microcrystalline cellulose, under 5% Microcrystalline cellulose is a fine, uniform, plant-derived powder — the same pharmaceutical-grade excipient used in tablet manufacturing. It gives the pouch its body and keeps the fill consistent from can to can. It is the only filler in a KNIC pouch. No blends, no substitutions, no seasonal sourcing changes. Under 5% of total content. Flavor — natural extract-based Extract-based natural flavors. Sugar-free and calorie-free. Sweetener — stevia extract, under 1% Stevia leaf extract. No sugar alcohols. Xylitol, sorbitol, and maltitol are common sweeteners in this category and are well documented as causes of bloating and digestive discomfort in some people. KNIC contains none of them. Stabilizer — distilled water and propylparaben, under 2% Keeps moisture consistent from the first pouch in a can to the last. Propylparaben is a preservative, present at under 2%. Flavor Catalyst — propylene glycol, under 0.05% Carries flavor compounds evenly through the fill. Present in trace amount. The Pouch — heat-sealed natural cotton fiber The pouch material itself is cotton fiber, heat-sealed. Much of the category uses nonwoven synthetic polymer. Choosing Your Strength 4mg The starting point. Right for anyone new to pouches, and for people stepping down from a higher strength. Also the most common choice for use throughout a workday. 8mg The middle of the range. Most people coming from cigarettes or from another pouch brand’s mid-tier land here. 15mg Our strongest. Intended for experienced users with established tolerance. Not a starting point. A note on comparing strengths across brands. The milligram figure on a can tells you how much nicotine is in the pouch — not how much of it you’ll absorb. Absorption depends on pH, moisture, pouch material, and how long you keep it in. An 8mg pouch from two different brands can feel quite different. If you’re switching to KNIC, start one step below the strength you’re used to and adjust from there. Flavors Fourteen flavors across four families. Mint Cool Mint · Peppermint · Spearmint · Wintergreen Fruit Grape · Green Apple · Cherry · Peach · Strawberry · Tropical Fruit · Raspberry Lemonade Warm Coffee · Cinnamon Unflavored Smooth — no added flavor. For anyone who wants nicotine without a taste profile, or who finds mint irritating. First order? The five-pack lets you try a range before committing to a flavor KNIC Ingredient List Function Ingredient % Nicotine (Tobacco-FREE) Salt Based 4mg & 8mg Stabilizer Distilld Water and Propylparabe <2% Flavors Natural Flavors 28-37% Sweetener Stevia Extract (Sugar Free) <1% pH Balancer Sodium Bicardonate <1% Structure Filler Microcrystalline <5% Pouch Natural Cotton Fiber, Heat Sealed Flavor Catalyst Propylene Glycol <.05% How to Use 1. Place one pouch between your upper lip and gum. 2. Leave it in for up to 30 minutes. Most of the nicotine releases in the first 10 to 15. 3. Remove and dispose. Nothing to spit. Rotate placement. Moving the pouch to a different spot each time — left, right, front — is standard practice among regular users and reduces prolonged contact with any single area of tissue. FAQ Are KNIC pouches tobacco-free? The pouch contains no tobacco leaf. The nicotine is derived from the tobacco plant. What’s the pH of a KNIC pouch? KNIC uses sodium bicarbonate as its pH balancer at under 1% of total content. We’re in the process of publishing third-party lab results with measured pH values. Do KNIC pouches contain sugar alcohols? No. The sweetener is stevia extract at under 1%. There is no xylitol, sorbitol, or maltitol. Are the pouches vegan? The filler is plant-derived microcrystalline cellulose and the pouch is cotton fiber. The full ingredient list is published on our ingredients page. How many pouches are in a can? Twenty. How long does a pouch last? Up to 30 minutes, with most of the nicotine releasing in the first 10 to 15. Which strength should I start with? 4mg if you’re new to pouches. If you’re switching from another brand, start one step below your usual strength — milligram figures are not directly comparable across brands. Is KNIC the same company as K Tropix? KNIC is a K Tropix brand. WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. For adults 21 and over. Not for sale to minors. Not for use by anyone who is pregnant or nursing, or by non-users of nicotine