Table 1

 Categorisation of smokeless tobacco products based on immediate nicotine delivery capabilities

Brand/typeMoisture (%)Nicotine (% wet weight)Calculated % free base nicotinepHNicotine delivery capability
Tobacco-rette14.71.610.17.1Low
Traditional43.11.660.28.2Medium high
Ntsu (small can)48.81.586.18.8Very high
Ntsu (large can)45.90.988.48.9Very high
Taxi (small can)44.11.199.110.0Very high
Taxi (large can)31.40.898.59.9Very high
Singleton1.80.699.210.1Very high