XQS Nicotine Pouches
XQS nicotine pouches are made in Sweden, and since 2023 the brand has belonged to Scandinavian Tobacco Group. They are slim, all-white and tobacco-free, so XQS snus is a popular search more than an accurate label. We list nine XQS products: six fruit flavours, Cola Lime and two peppermints, at 4mg, 8mg and 10mg per pouch, plus a 0mg Virgin Peppermint. Most of the range sits at 8mg, which makes XQS an easy pick if you already know you like a strong pouch and just want to choose a flavour.
About XQS
XQS is a Swedish nicotine pouch brand. Scandinavian Tobacco Group bought XQS International AB's business in May 2023 and brought XQS to UK shops in 2024. Every can we sell is made in Sweden. The pouches are tobacco-free, made from plant fibre, water, nicotine, flavourings, salt and sweetener, and the cans do not need refrigerating. XQS snus is a common search, but these are not snus. Our snus vs nicotine pouches guide explains why the two are different products.
XQS #2, #4 and the peppermints
Every XQS pouch is slim, all-white and discreet, 20 to a can, and the flavour profiles lean clean. The number on the can tells you the strength: Citrus Cooling #2 is the light one at 4mg, while the #4 fruit flavours and Cola Lime are 8mg. The Peppermint is 10mg and Virgin Peppermint has no nicotine. Orange Squeeze and Apple Crisp are tinted slightly by their flavourings, so they look a shade off-white.
XQS strengths
Most of our XQS range is 8mg per pouch, which we rate as strong; Citrus Cooling is the light 4mg option. For how these compare with other brands, see our nicotine pouch strength guide.
| Strength | Nicotine per gram | XQS products |
|---|---|---|
| 0mg | 0mg/g | Virgin Peppermint |
| 4mg | 8mg/g | Citrus Cooling #2 |
| 8mg | 10mg/g to 10.6mg/g | Cola Lime, Orange Squeeze, Apple Crisp, Dark Banana, Fizzy Peach, Raspberry Blackcurrant |
| 10mg | 13.3mg/g | The Peppermint |
XQS flavours
Fruit and citrus
| Flavour | Taste | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| XQS Citrus Cooling #2 | Lemon and lime with a light cooling | 4mg |
| XQS Orange Squeeze #4 | Juicy, zesty orange with a touch of cool, more fresh juice than fizzy pop | 8mg |
| XQS Apple Crisp #4 | Tart green apple with a light menthol chill | 8mg |
| XQS Dark Banana #4 | Ripe banana with darker, caramelised notes | 8mg |
| XQS Fizzy Peach #4 | Peach with a lightly sweet, fizzy edge | 8mg |
| XQS Raspberry Blackcurrant #4 | Sweet raspberry against sharp blackcurrant | 8mg |
Mint and cola
| Flavour | Taste | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| XQS The Peppermint | Clean, sharp peppermint with noticeable cooling | 10mg |
| XQS Virgin Peppermint | The same peppermint with no nicotine | 0mg |
| XQS Cola Lime #4 | Cola with a twist of lime | 8mg |
Who is XQS for?
- Fruit fans at a steady 8mg. Five fruit flavours at one strength make it easy to rotate.
- Peppermint users. The Peppermint at 10mg is crisp rather than sweet. For a sweeter mint, try FUMI Spearmint.
- Lighter users. Citrus Cooling at 4mg is the gentle way in. HELWIT also has several low-strength options.
- Nicotine-free users. Virgin Peppermint is 0mg. For more mid-range strengths, compare VELO.
Buy XQS nicotine pouches in the UK
We list nine XQS products, from 0mg Virgin Peppermint to 10mg The Peppermint. Every order comes with free next-day UK delivery. Stock up on one product and the price drops: 5% off 5 or more cans, 10% off 10 or more and 15% off 20 or more. You earn reward points on every order as well. We sell to adults only and check age, so you must be 18 or over to buy.
XQS FAQs
Who owns XQS?
XQS is a Swedish brand owned by Scandinavian Tobacco Group since May 2023.
Is XQS snus?
No. XQS pouches are tobacco-free nicotine pouches. Snus is made with tobacco leaf.
What do the numbers on XQS cans mean?
They show strength: #2 is a light 4mg pouch and #4 is the strong 8mg level.
Does XQS make a nicotine-free pouch?
Yes, Virgin Peppermint is 0mg, with the same peppermint flavour as The Peppermint.
Warning: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive substance. For adults 18+ only.