ZYN Melts vs ZYN Pouches: What are the differences?

Both ZYN Melts and ZYN pouches are oral nicotine products made by ZYN. They're vapor-free and tobacco-free, offering you more freedom to enjoy your nicotine moments on the go. While both products are smoke-free, they come in different formats and offer different experiences. This guide breaks down the key differences between ZYN Melts and ZYN pouches, helping you understand how each one works and to help you choose the option that fits your preferences.

What are ZYN Melts?

ZYN Melts are small, white fast-dissolving nicotine tablets that offer a completely new way for adult users to enjoy tobacco-free and smoke-free nicotine moments on the go. They are also currently available in two flavors, peppermint and Cool Mint, in 1 MG or 2 MG nicotine strengths.

To use ZYN Melts, you simply place one tablet between your upper lip and gum until the tablet has fully dissolved, this is where the nicotine and flavors will be released. With ZYN Melts, there's nothing to dispose of other than the can, and there’s no smoke, vapor or smoke-smell produced, so you can enjoy your ZYN Melts experience hassle-free.

Learn more about ZYN Melts in our in-depth guide

What are ZYN pouches?

ZYN pouches are white, pillow-shaped pouches that come in a wide range of flavors and nicotine strengths. They are designed to be placed under the lip for around 30 minutes where the flavors and nicotine are released. After use, a ZYN nicotine pouch needs to be disposed of responsibly in a waste disposal bin, or in the waste compartment under the lid of the can.

In the UK ZYN pouches come in the ZYN Mini and ZYN Regular formats:

ZYN Mini pouches

• Small, compact pouch for a snug fit under the lip
• Dry in texture
• Offer a smooth and gradual nicotine and flavor experience
• Available in 1.5 MG (X-Low), 3 MG and 6 MG nicotine strengths

ZYN Regular pouches

• Slightly larger pouch format than ZYN Mini
• Moist in texture
• Offer a well-balanced flavor and nicotine experience, with more intensity expected from the higher nicotine strength options
• Available in 9 MG, 11 MG, 13.5 MG and 16.5 MG nicotine strengths

Learn more about ZYN pouches and how ZYN pouches work.

5 differences between ZYN Melts and ZYN Pouches?

1. Format

• ZYN Melts: A small, round, dissolvable nicotine tablet format. No pouch material to be discarded after use.
• ZYN Pouches: Non‑dissolvable pillow shaped white pouches that must be disposed of after use. ZYN nicotine pouches come in two pouch formats: ZYN Mini and ZYN Regular.

2. How they work

• ZYN Melts: Designed to be placed under the lip until the tablet has fully dissolved, so it can release the nicotine and flavors.
• ZYN Pouches: Designed to be placed under the lip for around 30 minutes so nicotine and flavors can be released. The pouch then needs to be removed from the mouth and disposed of responsibly – either in a waste disposal bin or in the compartment under the lid of the ZYN can.

3. Convenience and ease of use

• ZYN Melts: Easy to use wherever, whenever as the nicotine tablets come in a small, pocket-sized can and produce no smoke, no smoke-smell, and no waste.
• ZYN Pouches: Easy to use, however, you need to remove a ZYN nicotine pouch from your mouth after use and dispose of it.

4. Flavors and nicotine strengths

• ZYN Melts:
  • Cool Mint in 1 MG and 2 MG 
  • Peppermint in 1 MG and 2 MG
• ZYN Pouches: 
  • Available in a wide range of flavors and nicotine strengths to suit different preferences.
  • Flavors available in UK include Cool Mint, Spearmint, Blueberry Mint, Guava Spice, Coffee, Citrus, and more.
  • ZYN pouch strengths available across all flavors: 1.5 MG (X-Low), 3 MG, 6 MG, 9 MG, 11 MG, 13.5 MG and 16.5 MG.

5. Packaging

• ZYN Melts: A pocket-sized, square metal can that contains 20 nicotine tablets.
• ZYN pouches: A round ZYN can that contains 20 nicotine pouches.

ZYN Melts vs ZYN pouches comparison table

Can you use both ZYN Melts and ZYN nicotine pouches?

Yes, you can use both ZYN Melts and ZYN pouches as part of your smoke-free lifestyle, but it is recommended to use only one ZYN Melts or one ZYN pouch at any one time, choosing the product that best fits the moment or preference.

Summary: ZYN Melts vs ZYN Pouches

ZYN Melts:

• Dissolvable nicotine tablets
• Simple to use nicotine product with no waste
• A smoke-free option with no smoke-smell and no tobacco
• Mint flavors only
• Two nicotine strength options
• A fast nicotine experience

ZYN pouches:

• Non-dissolvable pouches with different formats
• Wide flavor range
• Low and high nicotine strength options
• A smoke-free nicotine product with no smoke-smell and no tobacco
• Longer lasting nicotine and flavor experience

Both ZYN Melts and ZYN pouches are tobacco-free nicotine options, but with different formats and experiences to match different moments.

ZYN Melts are not a cessation aid