What is Nicotine?
Nicotine is an ingredient found in tobacco and most vaping products. It is also used in most vapes and tobacco-free nicoti...
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4. february 2026
Difference Between Nicotine and Smoking Cigarettes
Nicotine is a stimulant that belongs to a family of chemicals called alkaloids that occur naturally in several varieties of plants – including tomatoes, aubergines and potatoes. However, while these plants do contain nicotine, they contain far lower levels as compared to the tobacco plant, which has the highest levels of nicotine.
Historically, consumer exposure to nicotine has mostly occurred via cigarette smoking. This is why the risks of smoking and nicotine tend to be conflated. With smoking, tobacco is burned, and it is the process of combustion that produces more than 7,500 individual chemicals found in smoke. Of the >7,500 individual chemicals produced, more than 60 are known carcinogens (can cause cancer); however, nicotine is not one of these and it is not carcinogenic (does not have potential to cause cancer).
VELO POUCHES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SMOKING
VELO nicotine pouches contain nicotine and high-quality ingredients, like water, plant-based materials, flavourings and sweeteners. Unlike cigarettes they do not contain tobacco* nor they need to be combusted when used.
There are several reasons why switching to VELO nicotine pouches is a better alternative to continuing to smoke cigarettes.
Smoke-Free: More convenient, there's no need to go to the smoking area and pouches can be enjoyed even in public transportation or at work.
Accessory-Free: Simpler, no need for lighters or matches.
Hands-Free: Conveniently fits between your lip and gum. You can use them anytime, anywhere so there’s no need to stop doing what you are doing.
Hassle-Free: Socially considerate with no ash mess or smoke smell* for you and those around you. You won’t have the smoke smell on your fingers or clothes*.
VELO nicotine pouches come in different strengths and flavours.
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VELO nicotine pouches are not risk-free and are addictive. They are not marketed or licenced as smoking aids or devices.
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*VELO nicotine pouches contain no tobacco and do not produce smoke or vapour when used. They generate less odour, no smoke and no ash. This product is not risk-free and contains nicotine, an addictive substance.
