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    Default Sweedish Snu that compares to Camel Mellow Snu?

    Like many others here e-cigs are (unfortunately) not enough for me to kick the analogs so I recently picked up a tin of Camel Snus Mellow just for the heck of it and was surprised at how much better they were at helping me manage my cravings and I was wondering if there was any Sweedish Snus that might be comparable to the Camel Mellow Snus as I would prefer sweet over salty.

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    Etten original is the closest I have tried. Plain tobacco flavor without much salt, some have described it as having just a hint of coco flavor. Not sweet though. Someone else can chime in on this, but Lab01 could be close as well. Personally I like Lab more than Ettan.

    If you like mint, General mini mints are very popular.

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    I'd agree with Skrymr. Nothing compares to Camel in sweetness other than corn syrup. General Mini Mints (4mg nic) are not as sweet, but they are sweet and have much more to offer in the nicotine/alkaloid category. If Camel makes you feel good, the Mini Mints will make you feel fantastic. Then again, there's Thunder Frosted Mini's (8mg nic), not really sweet, but a nice spearmint flavor. They'll take you to another place if the Camel is working for ya .
    I'll check in later when I find out where I am, provided I'm still where I left myself :confused:.

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    Thanks guys! I will try Ettan and Lab with my next order

    I got trigger happy so I ordered:

    • General Mini White Portion
    • Thunder Original Mini Portion
    • Fellinni Mint Mini White Portion
    • Roda Lacket White Portion

    One of them (don't remember which) had a review where it talked about being a bit sweet which is fine - I guess I don't really need sweetness but "the salty" scared me off a bit.

    I was actually quite surprised by how much the Camel Snus did work for me but since I don't trust the US Tobacco industry one iota it would be great if one the Swedish brands "does it" for me.

    On a side note I just have to say it's a pleasure to visit this subforum and encounter people who (like myself) can't just do the e-cig thing. It's truly flabbergasting to encounter story after story about people who not only completely quit analogs but also claim to have no craving for one. I would KILL for that.

    I mean I'm using 24-36mg on a 5V and it still isn't enough

    Thanks again!
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    yanks, don't let the salt put you off. You really do get used to it, and I don't think it's that heavy to begin with.

    With that being said, snus does take some getting used to. You could hate one kind one day, and the next love it. I try not to make a final judgement on it until I finsh the can.

    Good luck on you're search for the right way to quit smoking. We'll help any way we can.

    Oh, and welcome to swedish snus (the other side of the tracks)
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    I have not tried the camel mellow but I would definitely recommend the lab 01. I so far have not cared much for regular tobacco flavored snus but the lab 01 has a really good tobacco flavor and the flavor seems to last a really long time for me.

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    If the lab is kinda ehh for you dip that portion in coffee and replace it in your gob.

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    yanks, don't let the salt put you off. You really do get used to it, and I don't think it's that heavy to begin with.
    Good to know . . .

    Good luck on you're search for the right way to quit smoking. We'll help any way we can.

    Oh, and welcome to swedish snus (the other side of the tracks)
    Many thanks!

    At this point I really do know my last hurdle is psychological since the e-cig and the Camel snus got me through 3 days at a non-smoking resort with the e-cig functioning as my pacifier and the snus taking the edge off.

    I would definitely recommend the lab 01. I so far have not cared much for regular tobacco flavored snus but the lab 01 has a really good tobacco flavor and the flavor seems to last a really long time for me.
    Cool, I will add it to my list!

    That may happen to me as well. I was one of "those people" who got into e-cigs searching for that "right" tobacco flavor and I kind of did with Kant but find myself reaching for other flavors more often.

    It may turn out to be the same with the snus.

    If the lab is kinda ehh for you dip that portion in coffee and replace it in your gob.


    Coffee makes EVERYTHING better!

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    To me it is fun to try new flavors of snus but like many I am a creature of habit and have fairly quickly found a few that I believe will be staples for me. The people here have been a great help by describing new flavors when they try them. Always feel free to ask questions as chances are that someone has tried the snus that you are thinking about getting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by yanks21 View Post
    On a side note I just have to say it's a pleasure to visit this subforum and encounter people who (like myself) can't just do the e-cig thing. It's truly flabbergasting to encounter story after story about people who not only completely quit analogs but also claim to have no craving for one. I would KILL for that.

    I mean I'm using 24-36mg on a 5V and it still isn't enough

    Thanks again!
    Yes it is and some are fortunate enough, but not me or anyone else who resides on this side of the tracks. You'll always be in good company here. When you get your order in, pop over here What's under your lip/in your nose right now?. It's the watering hole where we generally chat back and forth about whatever and a good place leave your impressions...good or bad .
    I'll check in later when I find out where I am, provided I'm still where I left myself :confused:.

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