What’s Inside Zyn Nicotine Pouches? We Tested Six Flavors. | WSJ

The oral nicotine product Zyn has skyrocketed in sales and popularity in recent years, shifting the landscape of the U.S. tobacco market. This remarkable growth has thrust Zyn into a culture war, with Sen. Chuck Schumer calling for a federal crackdown on the flavored pouches and Tucker Carlson becoming an unofficial Zyn spokesman. WSJ explores what we can learn about Zyn when we test it in a lab and how transformative the product could be for the tobacco industry. Chapters: 0:00 Zyn’s popularity 1:04 Zyn, explained 2:36 Culture war 6:23 Swedish connection 7:42 FDA review News Explainers Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news. #Zyn #Nicotine #WSJ