Zyn Nicotine pouches are they kosher?

Kashrut
1

Hello, are Zyn Nicotine pouches kosher?

Nicotine pouches are not eaten, they are placed in the mouth between the gum and lip so the nicotine can absorb through the mouth wall. I doubt the product is “edible”.

You may use the link above and click on “ZYN Basics” to see the ingredient list.

In addition below is an email I received from the company when we reached out to them for the ingredient list:

Thanks for reaching out! In addition to nicotine salt, ZYN contains only food-grade ingredients. These include a granulation agent, fillers, pH balancers, sweeteners and flavorings.

Here’s a deeper dive:
• NICOTINE SALT (Nicotine bitartrate dihydrate) Salt extracted from tobacco leaves used to deliver nicotine satisfaction.
• STABILIZERS (Hydroxypropyl cellulose) A plant-based food additive used to maintain pouch consistency.
• FILLERS (Micro crystalline cellulose, maltitol, and gum arabic) Ingredients used to add bulk to each pouch. Commonly found in chewing gum.
• pH ADJUSTERS (Sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate) Minerals used in baked goods to help adjust pH levels.
• SWEETENERS (Acesulfame K) Sugar substitute often used in beverages and confections as a flavor enhancer.
• FLAVORINGS (Food-grade flavorings) Natural additives used to enhance the taste of each pouch. *

*Natural Flavors is not an ingredient listed for Chill and Smooth.

Hope this helps, and thanks again!
ZYN Consumer Care!

Thank you!

1 Like
2

They can be used

1 Like
3

Thank you!

4

Ok for Pesach

2 Likes
5

thank you! this may be a big help!

1 Like
6

How do we know zyn are kosher for Passover or even kosher at all since they have flavors.

7

Whats the reasoning behind this?

8

To confirm, Zyn is kosher for pesach? No issue?

9

Confirming all ingredients Kosher for Passover

2 Likes
10

Thanks.

How is this possible? How are tropical flavored nicotine pouches kosher for Pesach?

11

Why does it seem impossible to you?

12

Not impossible, just improbable without knowing more.

13

There are two things to take into consideration:

  1. The Halacha
  2. The facts about the product

Based on these two it is highly probable to be kosher for Pesach.

In addition, we are telling you it’s kosher so on what basis are you questioning this ruling?

You clearly state that knowing more can result in the knowledge that it’s kosher.

14

Why are you so defensive? I just wanted to know the reasoning, as most would when it comes to a question. Thanks.

15

It’s kosher because there is no part of this product that is not kosher.

“How” is this kosher is different than “why” is this kosher.

16

Hi rabbi! Is it the same for another brands of nicotine pouches?

Second most popular brand is VELO
His ingredients are slightly different than ZYN

Thanks in advance

1 Like
17

Please post links. We researched Zyn. Not sure about Velo yet.

18

Update: All Velo products are OK for all.

1 Like
19

Thank you for looking into this.

Velo has 2 lines, Velo and Velo PLUS.

When you said all Velo products did you intend both lines?

Thank you!

20

Yes both OK.