High-Intensity Sweeteners in Alternative Tobacco Products

This study is the first to quantify high intensity sweeteners in snus and dissolvable products. Snus and dissolvables contain the high intensity sweetener, sucralose, at levels higher than in confectionary products. The high sweetness of alternative tobacco products makes these products attractive to adolescents. Regulation of sweetener content in non-cigarette products is suggested as an efficient means to control product palatability and to reduce initiation in adolescents.

Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - October 7, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Miao, S., Beach, E. S., Sommer, T. J., Zimmerman, J. B., Jordt, S.-E. Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research