Loose Snus

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Loose Snus: loose tobacco, portioned yourself

Loose Snus is loose, moist tobacco in a can – with no ready-made pouch. Take a pinch, shape it into a small ball (a “prilla”) with your fingers, and place it under your upper lip. This puts you fully in control of the amount and strength. We stock around 8 Loose varieties in Switzerland – classic Swedish Loose and North African Makla.

Loose is loose tobacco without a pouch – so it is neither All White nor a portion. If you prefer something simpler, choose a ready-made pouch: Original, White or White Dry Portion. If you want to know what Snus is, read: What is Snus?

The strength is listed on every product page in mg/g. Shipped from Switzerland, free from CHF 20. Sales to customers aged 18 and over only. Nicotine is addictive.

With tobacco Type: Loose Around 8 products Portion it yourself Swiss stock

Shape a prilla instead of using a pouch

Loose works differently from a portion: there is no fixed pouch, just loose strands of tobacco. Press a small amount into a ball in your hand or with a portioner, then place it under your upper lip. With practice, you can shape the prilla in seconds; at first, take your time. This lets you decide exactly how much tobacco – and therefore how much nicotine – you use.

Loose is moist, so the flavour comes through quickly and strongly. However, it produces more saliva and can stain your teeth more easily. If you want to avoid that, choose portion pouches such as White Portion or tobacco-free All White.

Makla is not chewing gum

Part of the Loose range is Makla – moist North African tobacco, often called “chewing tobacco.” The name is misleading: you do not chew it continuously. As with Swedish Loose, form a small ball and let it rest under your lip or in your cheek. Do not swallow it; spit out the saliva.

Makla is usually strong. Start with a small amount and gradually work your way up—especially since you control the dose yourself.

Loose varieties available from us

Here is a selection with stated mg/g values:

Product	Type	Nicotine	Taste
Makla Africaine Bentchikou	Makla · loose tobacco	11 mg/g	Robust, earthy tobacco
Makla Ifrikia	Makla · loose tobacco	11 mg/g	Robust tobacco
Makla 4.0	Makla · loose tobacco	10–20 mg/g	Robust tobacco
Bouhlel Rouge	Makla · loose tobacco	12 mg/g	Spicy and robust
General Loose Extra Strong	Swedish loose snus	12 mg/g	Classic tobacco, bergamot
Ettan Loose	Swedish loose snus	7 mg/g	Pure, mild tobacco

Strong snus Original Portion White Dry Portion

Loose or portion—at a glance

Loose: loose tobacco, you portion it yourself, complete control, but more effort and dripping
Portion: ready-made pouch, consistent dose, less dripping
Both are tobacco snus—only All White is tobacco-free
For a comparison of strength: Nicotine content comparison

How to use loose snus

Open the can, take a small amount of tobacco, shape it into a ball, and place it under your upper lip. Do not chew it—including Makla continuously—and do not swallow it. Start with a small amount; you control the dose yourself.

If you feel unwell, remove the tobacco immediately. Find out exactly how here: How to use snus correctly. Store the can in a cool place.

Buy loose snus in Switzerland

If you want to buy loose snus, order online with shipping from Switzerland—or visit one of the Snushus shops for advice and age verification. Prefer ready-made pouches? You’ll find them under Portion types; tobacco-free nicotine products are available under All White, and nicotine-free options under nicotine-free snus.

From CHF 4.20

Makla Africaine Bentchikou

From CHF 3.40

Makla Ifrikia

From CHF 3.40

Makla Bouhlel Rouge Bentchikou

From CHF 5.60

Loose Extra Strong - Runde Dose mit goldenem Rand, schwarzem Deckel, roter Schrift, General Classic Loose Extra Strong Snus Marke.

General General Loose Extra Strong

From CHF 4.90

4.0 - Rundes blaues Snus-Dose mit weißem und silbernem Etikett, Marke Makla, Modell 40, Nikotingehalt 10-20 mg/g.

Makla 4

From CHF 5.30

Ettan Loose - Goldfarbene Medaille mit Prägung „Ljunglöfs Ettan No1 Original Anno 1822“ und zwei Löwen, Symbol für Snus-Marke.

Ettan Loose Portion

Loose Snus - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is loose snus?

Loose snus is loose tobacco snus without pre-portioned pouches. You portion it yourself from the can, so the amount—and therefore the nicotine intake—is up to you. Type = Loose; there is no Slim/Mini format like with portioned snus.

How do you properly portion loose snus?

Using dry fingers, form a small pinch, gently press it together, and place it under your upper lip. It’s better to start small and add more than to use portions that are too large. Loose is intended for users familiar with portion snus who want to control the amount themselves.

Who is loose snus suitable for?

For anyone who wants a classic tobacco experience and to determine the portion size themselves. Those who need discretion and clear mg-per-pouch information are better served by portion snus (Original, White, White Dry, or All White). Strength and flavor are listed on the respective product page.