Smokeless tobacco is tobacco that is not burned. It is also known as chewing tobacco, oral tobacco, spit or spitting tobacco, dip, chew, and snuff. Most people chew or suck (dip) the tobacco in their mouth and spit out the tobacco juices that build up, although “spitless” smokeless tobacco has also been developed. Nicotine in the tobacco is absorbed through the lining of the mouth.People in many regions and countries, including North America, northern Europe, India and other Asian countries, and parts of Africa, have a long history of using smokeless tobacco products. There are two main types of smokeless tobacco: Chewing tobacco , which is available as loose leaves, plugs (bricks), or twists of rope.
A piece of tobacco is placed between the cheek and lower lip, typically towards the back of the mouth. It is either chewed or held in place. Saliva is spit or swallowed. Snuff , which is…
