How To Chew Tobacco: 15 Steps (with Pictures) - WikiHow

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1 Note the different kinds of smokeless tobacco. Different forms are used in different ways.[1] X Research source
- Chewing tobacco consists of loose, sweetened tobacco leaves that are sweetened. You put a wad of tobacco between your cheek and gum and hold it there, sometimes for hours at a time. It's also called chew and chaw.
- Snuff is finely ground or shredded tobacco leaves. It's available in dry or moist forms and is packaged in tins or tea bag-like pouches. A pinch of snuff is placed between the lower lip and gum or cheek and gum. Dry forms of snuff can be sniffed into the nose, and using snuff is also called dipping.
- Plug is chewing tobacco that has been pressed into a brick shape, often with the help of syrup, such as molasses, which also sweetens the tobacco. You cut or bite off a piece of the plug and hold it between your cheek and gum. You spit out the tobacco juices.
- Twist is flavored chewing tobacco that has been braided and twisted into rope-like strands. You hold it between your cheek and gum and spit out the tobacco juices.
- Snus (the "u" is pronounced like the "e" in "news") smokeless, spit-less tobacco product. It comes in a pouch or as a moist, loose form that you stick between your upper lip and gum. You leave it in your mouth for about half an hour or more without having to spit, then discard it.
- Dissolvable tobacco comprises pieces of compressed powdered tobacco, similar to small hard candies. They dissolve in your mouth, requiring no spitting. They're sometimes called tobacco lozenges, but they're not the same as the nicotine lozenges used to help you quit smoking.[2]
2 Be aware of the brands of chewing tobacco that are available. There are many brands of chewing tobacco on the market today, and they range in price and flavor. Some of the most popular are:[3] X Research source
- Copenhagen is premium tobacco made by the U.S. Smokeless and is the most expensive moist tobacco on the market. It comes in flavors like Natural, Straight, Bourbon, Whisky, and Smooth. Starting out with the Long Cut version of Copenhagen may be best for a beginner, as it packs more easily and will stay together in your mouth as you get accustomed to chewing.
- Skoal is known for its high quality and various flavors, including Apple, Peach, and Wintergreen. Fruit flavors are good for a beginner chewer as they are milder than the mint varieties.
- Timberwolf is value-priced, high-quality tobacco. It comes in flavors like Apple, Peach, Mint, and Cool Wintergreen.
- Grizzly is considered "floor tobacco" for its cheap price. It comes in Mint and Wintergreen and is not recommended for beginners because of its high nicotine content.
3 Learn about the chemicals in chewing tobacco. You might be surprised at what dangerous chemicals are found in smokeless tobacco products.
- Smokeless tobacco contains several cancer-causing chemicals such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), polonium–210 (a radioactive element found in tobacco fertilizer), and nitrosamines.[4]
- Chewing tobacco contains sugar, which leads to tooth decay and gum disease.
- It also contains salt (sodium), which raises blood pressure.
- Of course, smokeless tobacco products also contain the addictive substance, nicotine.
4 Have your state-issued identification ready when purchasing chewing tobacco. Just like cigarettes, you will be required to prove you are at least 21 years old in the United States before you can purchase chewing tobacco. The minimum age will vary by country; check with your local laws.