Snus Storage Questions

[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.

[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?

[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.

[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!!)

[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.

[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.

[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!!

[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]

Time to 'fess up...

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.

I use the Ziploc freezer bags now almost exclusively

BUT

I already had a FoodSaver Freshsaver Handheld Vacuum Sealing System so the ZipLoc Pump has been relegated to the rear of a cupboard (just in case of an emergency!).

The zipper bags that FreshSaver makes are refrigerator bags as opposed to the ZipLoc freezer bags.

The FreshSaver Pump works like a charm on the ZipLoc bags and, after sealing mucho bags of snus (30+), I've only had a couple failures; somehow little pinpricks had developed. At around $20, this was/is a good investment! AND, believe it or not, it's great for freezing FOODS or storing keepsakes!! AND I use them to "marinate" snus with numerous extracts...

Do yourself a favor (yeah, you) -- get the FreshSaver Sealing System + some Quart and Gallon ZipLoc Freezer Bags... you won't regret it (especially with today's economy being in disarray)!

A worthwhile investment indeed!!

Too bad I can't get paid for this!!

[texastorm]

I use the Ziploc freezer bags now almost exclusively

BUT

I already had a FoodSaver Freshsaver Handheld Vacuum Sealing System so the ZipLoc Pump has been relegated to the rear of a cupboard (just in case of an emergency!).

The zipper bags that FreshSaver makes are refrigerator bags as opposed to the ZipLoc freezer bags.

The FreshSaver Pump works like a charm on the ZipLoc bags and, after sealing mucho bags of snus (30+), I've only had a couple failures; somehow little pinpricks had developed. At around $20, this was/is a good investment! AND, believe it or not, it's great for freezing FOODS or storing keepsakes!! AND I use them to "marinate" snus with numerous extracts...

Do yourself a favor (yeah, you) -- get the FreshSaver Sealing System + some Quart and Gallon ZipLoc Freezer Bags... you won't regret it (especially with today's economy being in disarray)!

A worthwhile investment indeed!!

Too bad I can't get paid for this!!

But wait there is more! If you order in the next 24 hours we'll give you a second set absolutely free! Thats right FREE! just pay extra undisclosed shipping and handling and sign up for a monthly reccurring charge of 29.95 ORDER TODAY!

[snusgetter]

But wait there is more! If you order in the next 24 hours we'll give you a second set absolutely free! Thats right FREE! just pay extra undisclosed shipping and handling and sign up for a monthly reccurring charge of 29.95 ORDER TODAY!

I thought of that as I posted but what the hey -- it works great for me and it takes very little effort.

And this is snuson, where the unbelievable remains unbelievable!!

Now we resume our regular programming...

[LaZeR]

The real ? is: Can you do anything else with the FreshSaver Sealing System ?

[texastorm]

I thought of that as I posted but what the hey -- it works great for me and it takes very little effort.

And this is snuson, where the unbelievable remains unbelievable!!

Now we resume our regular programming...

Eh I am just messing around. Having been in sales all my life my mind naturally sees the salesman in everyone.


Just out of curiosity... whats the difference? Does the Freshsaver have a motorized pump or something vs the Ziploc manual?

[snusgetter]

The real ? is: Can you do anything else with the FreshSaver Sealing System ?

Limited only by your imagination...

Knowing you, that's like a moonshot!!

[snusgetter]

Eh I am just messing around. Having been in sales all my life my mind naturally sees the salesman in everyone.


Just out of curiosity... whats the difference? Does the Freshsaver have a motorized pump or something vs the Ziploc manual?

Messin' is good and sometimes even gooder!
I tend to think likewise.


FreshSaver is cordless with a charging base always at hand.
Its sucking power blows the ZipLoc Pump outta dis world!
(something I shoulda mentioned in my plug -- minus 2 points on the adometer!)




Edit:
I forgot to mention that, as a bonus, the FreshSaver comes with
a simple attachment to seal FoodSaver canisters.

OR if you have one of the full-blown FoodSavers the hose
attachment dingy also works with the ZipLoc bags.

(dang, this sure is getting confusin' .. but once you check it out it will all come together like your favorite puzzle)