Skoal tobacco
Encyclopedia
Skoal Tobacco is a division of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
(which also produces Copenhagen
). USSTC distributes dipping tobacco
and, more recently, snus
, both of which are marketed as smokeless tobacco. Skoal was first produced by US Smokeless Tobacco
in 1934.
The product originally produced was only available in wintergreen
flavor, but below is a list of other flavors that have been made available:
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company manufactures dipping tobacco and is a subsidiary of Altria.Its corporate headquarters are located in Stamford, Connecticut, and it maintains factories in Clarksville and Nashville, Tennessee, Franklin Park, Illinois, and Hopkinsville, Kentucky.Copenhagen and Skoal...
(which also produces Copenhagen
Copenhagen tobacco
Copenhagen is an American brand of dipping tobacco first made in 1822 and currently made by the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company. It is available in pouches, Fine Cut, Long Cut, and Extra Long Cut. All Copenhagen varieties are packaged in a 1.2 oz wax coated cardboard or black plastic can with a...
). USSTC distributes dipping tobacco
Dipping tobacco
Dipping tobacco, traditionally referred to as moist snuff, is a type of finely ground or shredded, moistened smokeless tobacco product. It is commonly and idiomatically known by various terms – most often as dip and sometimes rub or chew...
and, more recently, snus
Snus
Snus , or Swedish snuff, is a moist powder tobacco product originated from a variant of dry snuff in the early 19th century in Sweden, consumed by placing it under the lip for extended periods of time. The precursor of snus, the dry form of snuff inhaled through the nose, was introduced in Europe...
, both of which are marketed as smokeless tobacco. Skoal was first produced by US Smokeless Tobacco
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company manufactures dipping tobacco and is a subsidiary of Altria.Its corporate headquarters are located in Stamford, Connecticut, and it maintains factories in Clarksville and Nashville, Tennessee, Franklin Park, Illinois, and Hopkinsville, Kentucky.Copenhagen and Skoal...
in 1934.
Cuts and Flavors
Skoal is packaged in 1.2 oz plastic can and is available in three textures: fine cut, Long Cut and Pouches. Fine Cut is more grain-like, while Long Cut is more string-like. Pouch varieties of Skoal are also available. The tobacco is sealed in a teabag-like pouch, eliminating the problem of tobacco spreading throughout the mouth. They are also easier to remove, since the tobacco stays in the pouch throughout the duration of use. Skoal Bandits are smaller, 1 gram pouches.The product originally produced was only available in wintergreen
Wintergreen
Wintergreen is a group of plants. Wintergreen once commonly referred to plants that continue photosynthesis throughout the winter...
flavor, but below is a list of other flavors that have been made available:
- Skoal Bandits Mint
- Skoal Bandits Wintergreen
- Skoal Fine Cut Wintergreen
- Skoal Long Cut Apple Blend
- Skoal Long Cut Berry Blend
- Skoal Long Cut Cherry
- Skoal Long Cut Citrus Blend
- Skoal Long Cut Classic
- Skoal Long Cut Mint
- Skoal Long Cut Peach Blend
- Skoal Long Cut Spearmint
- Skoal Long Cut Straight
- Skoal Long Cut Vanilla Blend
- Skoal Long Cut Wintergreen
- Skoal Pouches Mint
- Skoal Pouches Straight
- Skoal Pouches Wintergreen
- Skoal Snus Mint
- Skoal Snus Smooth Mint
- Skoal X-tra Rich Blend Long Cut/Pouches
- Skoal X-tra Crisp Blend Long Cut/Pouches
- Skoal X-tra Wintergreen Long Cut/Pouches
- Skoal X-tra Mint Long Cut/Pouches
- Skoal X-tra Crisp Blend long Cut/Pouches
History
- 1934: Skoal is introduced as a wintergreen-flavored smokeless tobacco.
- 1983: Skoal Bandits are released.
- 1984: Skoal Long Cut is released nationwide.
- 2010: Skoal slim pouches are released.
- 2011: Skoal Snus is released.
- 2011: Skoal Xtra is released in pouches and longcut.
Popularity
According to HealthPolitics.org, Skoal tobacco is the most popular brand of dipping tobacco in the United States with a 30% marketshare.See also
- Copenhagen tobaccoCopenhagen tobaccoCopenhagen is an American brand of dipping tobacco first made in 1822 and currently made by the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company. It is available in pouches, Fine Cut, Long Cut, and Extra Long Cut. All Copenhagen varieties are packaged in a 1.2 oz wax coated cardboard or black plastic can with a...
- Health issues related to smokeless tobacco
- TobaccoTobaccoTobacco is an agricultural product processed from the leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana. It can be consumed, used as a pesticide and, in the form of nicotine tartrate, used in some medicines...
- Dipping tobaccoDipping tobaccoDipping tobacco, traditionally referred to as moist snuff, is a type of finely ground or shredded, moistened smokeless tobacco product. It is commonly and idiomatically known by various terms – most often as dip and sometimes rub or chew...