Snus Storage Questions

[CoderGuy]

I have those vacuum freezer bags. They work well but do lose their vacuum after a few weeks. In any case, I keep mine all frozen, when it's time to use it I take a can or two out (like to rotate between 3 cans weekly) and the next morning they are fresh as the day I bought them.

[snusgetter]

protect your snus against freezer burn

Hope I don't end up with freezer burnt snus as I'm a bit lazy in getting around to purchasing a vacuum sealer.

Damnit LaZ, there's gotta be at least a Walmart close by!
I've seen this Starter Kit for well under $20...

"Removes air for freezer-burn protection.

With the Ziploc® Brand Vacuum Freezer System, you can protect your
snus against freezer burn, which means less waste. The Starter Kit
includes specially designed vacuum bags and a simple, battery-free,
air removal pump. The bags have a special one-way valve that allows
air in the bags to be removed. They're great for freezing snus, snuff,
dip and more. Starter Kit includes one Vacuum Sealer Pump and three
quart-size Vacuum Freezer Bags."

NO BATTERIES NEEDED and, as you can see, it fits your hand nicely!!

[LaZeR]

Rule of thumb: If you don't plan on using the snus before it's expiration date, store it in the freezer. I would also recommend storing the cans in a freezer bag. Snus will be fine in the refrigerator up to the expiration date.

+1

I have a sort of rotation set up by shelf in my refrigerator. Being a bachelor, I have no issues in doing this. Once the 'hot' shelf gets close to the "Use by date", I purge them into the freezer in ziplock freezer bags thus far. Hope I don't end up with freezer burnt snus as I'm a bit lazy in getting around to purchasing a vacuum sealer.

[initb2009]

I will be using it for ther expiration dates...I usually do two cans of snus a week so thats about 6 weeks worth of snus.

[snusgetter]

All together now...

nic isn't lost at all. flavor loss. kinda just like it's drier.

If your snus loses its flavor
In the fridge over time
A little added extract
Will bring it back to a better wetter life
(I know it doesn't rhyme but I'm no Lonnie Donegan!!)

[WickedKitchen]

nic isn't lost at all. flavor loss. kinda just like it's drier. I know that sounds stupid, but it's like things that taste differently in different temperatures. Snus is like that with moisture.

There was a thread about mold in snus but that's an isolated case I think. It just looses moisture and this it's flavor mojo. You can rehydrate it wicked easily so it isn't a problem. only add like 1 or 2 ml at a time though, cos it's easy to go over and you've got to wait for a couple three days for it to really distribute in the can. I've had snus over a year past the date that was still very good. After all, aged tobacco isn't usually a bad thing. It's just leaf, water, and salt pretty much. Technically the Ph changes over time I think and there are more TSNAs if it's not kept cool enough but whatevah. Freezer eliminates that. I have a s-ton of snus in the freezer. I like to go down to the big freezer in the cellar and just look at it all sometimes.

[texastorm]

Is the expiration date really written in stone? I mean does it turn to dust or go rancid? Or does it just lose some punch and the nic hit goes away and maybe a slight flavor loss?

[deadohsky]

Rule of thumb: If you don't plan on using the snus before it's expiration date, store it in the freezer....

^ This

The only time i have ever had snus dry out is if it's an open can that i haven't touched in a while. This is generally due to having too many open at one time.

[snusjus]

Rule of thumb: If you don't plan on using the snus before it's expiration date, store it in the freezer. I would also recommend storing the cans in a freezer bag. Snus will be fine in the refrigerator up to the expiration date.

[c.nash]

I leave all my snus in the freezer and I actually notice more moisture I think them I keep 'em there. Sometimes some ice crystals and when I take a can and put it in my pocket after about 5 minutes the can is sweating/condensating.

[Mr. Snuffleupagus]

I have 12 cans of snus in the fridge right now. 2 different white portions, 1 loose snus, and 9 other regular portions. All of them are unopened accept for the can of Skruf cranberry which I have in my mouth at this moment, and I'm wondering: How does Loose Snus compare to Portion snus when it comes to shelf life in the fridge? and will an already opened can dry out if not used and stored in the fridge for a couple days?

Loose seems to dry out faster than portions in the fridge IMO. Maybe it's just more noticeable because you're actually looking at the snus and not the bag, IDK. It can be re-moisturized, but I've never had to. I keep the unopened cans in the freezer in vacuum or freezer bags, and the open cans last a long time in the fridge for me, like a couple months or more. Once you start taking a can out in the heat and then back in the fridge everyday, they dry out faster and should be used. But those are obviously being used, so...

[kellindae]

I'm also a newbie, but I have noticed the stuff I don't use much of does tend to dry out quite a bit in my fridge. There's a post (I think in tips and tricks) about how you can keep them moist by punching holes in the top of the can right below where the catch lid is, and putting like a moist paper towel in the space for spent portions. I'm going to try that.

[initb2009]

Snus storage

I have 12 cans of snus in the fridge right now. 2 different white portions, 1 loose snus, and 9 other regular portions. All of them are unopened accept for the can of Skruf cranberry which I have in my mouth at this moment, and I'm wondering: How does Loose Snus compare to Portion snus when it comes to shelf life in the fridge? and will an already opened can dry out if not used and stored in the fridge for a couple days?

[texastorm]

Nothing like a "cold one" at the end of a long workday! I have a designated travel can that I fill with whatever I think I might need for the day.

[EricHill78]

Thanks Chad I feel like I wrote that forever ago... What I've been doing isjust taking a few portions that ill use for the day in a spare tin.. I like them when they are cool when I pop them in