Nordic American – BRANDS: Klondike, Nordic Ice

Nordic American Smokeless is the former Taboca AS division for the United States.

Their Brands are Klondike snus and Nordic Ice snus. Nordic American product is something of a mystery at this point. Their original press releases insisted it was going to pasteurized, made to strict Swedish standards, and the importance of low TSNA’s was emphasised strongly.

As of December 2008, Nordic now states they don’t pasteurize their snus but use a “similar” heat process. They describe it as ” The Swedish Snus Process” which they define on their website as “The Swedish Snus Process is a heat treated manufacturing process similar to pasteurization that enhances taste, quality, freshness, and satisfaction, and is the latest cutting-edge technology in the U.S.”. Klondike and Nordic Ice do not have to be refrigerated.

Klondike is available as a loose and pouch snus and targeted towards American Chew and Dip users. Nordic Ice is available in pouch form only and quietly positioned as a Snus product. Both Nordic Ice and Klondike are manufactured at the Swisher Factory in West Virginia.

Pouches for both products are described as “Traditional American Sized”. What that means is unknown. Nordic American Executives also refuse to disclose either the nicotine or TSNA levels of either brand which is somewhat troubling.

It remains to be seen of either Klondike or Nordic Ice are true Reduced Harm Tobacco products. It remains to be seen what is in them at all. Until they reconsider or are required by FDA, you are putting an unknown substance in your mouth with both products.

Klondike is available in Fine Cut, Long Cut, and Pouches. Nordic Ice is available in pouch-form only.

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