ZYN Pouches
ZYN pouches are tobacco-free nicotine pouches from Swedish Match, the Swedish company that has been part of Philip Morris International since 2022. ZYN is probably the best-known pouch name in the world, and its tiny dry Mini is about as discreet as a pouch gets.
We stock 25 ZYN cans across 13 flavours, from 3mg Minis up to 16.5mg Menthol Ice, plus a few imported Swedish cans. Pick the dry Mini if you want discretion, or the moister Regular pouch for faster flavour. New to the brand? Our what is ZYN guide covers the basics.
About ZYN
ZYN was created by Swedish Match, a company with a long history in Swedish snus. Philip Morris International completed its takeover of Swedish Match in November 2022, so ZYN is now a PMI brand. You will see both names on our product pages: older imported cans are listed as Swedish Match products and newer UK stock as PMI. It is the same brand.
The pouches hold no tobacco leaf. Inside is plant fibre and cellulose, nicotine, flavourings and a few ingredients that set the texture and pH. Imported Swedish cans are made under GOTHIATEK, Swedish Match's own quality standard, which sets limits and checks on every batch before it leaves the factory.
Where VELO goes wide, ZYN keeps its range tight: a handful of mints, some well-made fruit flavours and a couple of spicier options. Our ZYN vs VELO comparison goes through the trade-offs if you are choosing between the two.
ZYN Mini vs ZYN Regular
This is the choice that matters most with ZYN, more than flavour.
- ZYN Mini is a dry pouch. Each one weighs about 0.4g, there is almost no moisture, and a can holds 20 (8g net). It sits flat, releases nicotine slowly and is very hard to spot. We carry Minis at 3mg and 6mg.
- ZYN Regular (sold as Slim until recently) is bigger and moister, so flavour comes through faster. Most Regular cans hold 21 pouches at 14.3g net, and strengths run from 6mg to 16.5mg.
We also list a few imported Swedish cans, such as Cactus Spice No.3 and Black Cherry No.4 Mini dry. These use ZYN's numbered strength labels rather than the mg-led UK cans, but the mg per pouch is still on every product page.
ZYN strengths
ZYN prints the mg per pouch on every can, with a row of dots and a strength name as a rough guide. Go by the mg: the names are not used consistently, and a 6mg Mini can be called Medium on one can and Strong on another. Our range runs from 3mg to 16.5mg. For the full picture, including levels we do not stock, read ZYN strengths explained, and see the nicotine pouch strength guide to compare ZYN with other brands.
| Nicotine per pouch | Format | Nicotine per gram | Flavours we stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mg | Mini (dry) | 7.5mg/g | Cool Mint, Spearmint, Apple Mint, Black Cherry, Citrus |
| 6mg | Mini (dry) | 15mg/g | Cool Mint, Spearmint, Apple Mint, Black Cherry, Citrus, Coffee |
| 6mg | Regular | 9.2mg/g | Watermelon Mint |
| 9mg | Regular | 13mg/g to 13.2mg/g | Cool Mint, Red Fruits, Cactus Spice |
| 11mg | Regular | 16mg/g | Cool Mint, Spearmint, Citrus, Black Cherry, Blueberry Mint, Blackcurrant Frost, Guava Spice |
| 13.5mg | Regular | 19.2mg/g | Menthol Ice |
| 16.5mg | Regular | 23.5mg/g | Menthol Ice |
ZYN flavours
Every ZYN flavour on our site, grouped by taste. Click the flavour for its page, or a strength to go to that exact can.
Mint and menthol
| Flavour | Taste profile | Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| Cool Mint | Peppermint and menthol, cool and clean | 3mg mini, 6mg mini, 9mg, 11mg |
| Spearmint | Lightly sweet spearmint with a cooling finish | 3mg mini, 6mg mini, 11mg |
| Menthol Ice | A crisp menthol blast that lingers | 13.5mg, 16.5mg |
| Apple Mint | Green apple with fresh spearmint | 3mg mini, 6mg mini |
| Blueberry Mint | Fresh blueberry with a dash of mint | 11mg |
| Watermelon Mint | Watermelon with a twist of mint | 6mg |
Fruit and citrus
| Flavour | Taste profile | Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| Black Cherry | Dark cherry with almond and caramel notes | 3mg mini, 6mg mini, No.4 mini dry, 6mg, 11mg |
| Blackcurrant Frost | Rich blackcurrant wrapped in cold menthol | 11mg |
| Red Fruits | Strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb with menthol | 9mg |
| Citrus | Lemon and lime with a hint of orange | 3mg mini, 6mg mini, 11mg |
Spice and coffee
| Flavour | Taste profile | Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| Guava Spice | Sweet guava with red chilli heat | 11mg |
| Cactus Spice No.3 | Mild cactus, zesty lime and gentle chilli | 9mg |
| Coffee Mini | Freshly roasted coffee | 6mg mini |
Who is ZYN for?
- People who want discretion. The dry Mini is small, flat and slow, one of the most discreet pouches we sell. If nobody noticing is the point, start here.
- Mint loyalists. Cool Mint and Spearmint come in four and three strengths, so you can move up or down without changing taste.
- Regular users after a firm hit. Menthol Ice at 13.5mg and 16.5mg is the strongest ZYN we carry.
- Newcomers. The 3mg Minis are gentle and slow. Our guide on how to use nicotine pouches helps with the first few.
Want more flavours and a nicotine-free option? Look at VELO. For a moist Swedish pouch with a softer feel, try Nordic Spirit. Experienced users wanting more than 16.5mg usually move to Killa.
Buy ZYN nicotine pouches in the UK
All ZYN orders ship with free next-day UK delivery. If you stick to one flavour, multi-buy pricing helps: 5% off 5 or more cans of the same product, 10% off 10 or more and 15% off 20 or more. Every order also earns reward points towards the next. ZYN is for adults aged 18 and over, and we age-check every order.
ZYN FAQs
Who makes ZYN pouches?
ZYN is made by Swedish Match, which has been owned by Philip Morris International (PMI) since November 2022. Older cans carry the Swedish Match name and newer UK cans PMI, but it is the same brand.
Is ZYN snus?
No. People often search for ZYN snus, but snus is ground tobacco and ZYN has no tobacco leaf. ZYN is a nicotine pouch. Our snus vs nicotine pouches guide explains the difference.
What is the difference between ZYN Mini and ZYN Slim?
ZYN Mini is a small, almost dry pouch with a slow release, sold at 3mg and 6mg. ZYN Slim, now called Regular, is larger and moister with faster flavour, sold from 6mg to 16.5mg.
What is the strongest ZYN you sell?
ZYN Menthol Ice 16.5mg. It is the top of the UK ZYN range, so it is best kept for people already used to strong pouches.
How many pouches are in a can of ZYN?
ZYN Mini cans hold 20 pouches. Most ZYN Regular cans hold 21, although a few, such as Watermelon Mint and the imported Swedish cans, hold 20.
Why do some ZYN cans say No.3 or No.4?
Those are imported Swedish cans, which label strength by number instead of leading with the mg. On our site, Cactus Spice No.3 is 9mg per pouch and Black Cherry No.4 Mini dry is 6mg per pouch.
Warning: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive substance. For adults 18+ only.