Sting Free AB – Eliminating the Sting and gum irritation in Nicotine Pouches

Stingfree AB is a Swedish innovation company behind Protex®, a patented pouch technology that removes the gum-stinging sensation from snus and nicotine pouches. Our biofilm lining shields sensitive oral tissue without reducing nicotine or flavor delivery.

🌍 Now patented in the U.S. and all of Europe. 
🦷 Endorsed by dentists in a Swedish clinical study (Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, 2025): users reported 90% less gum irritation and a 50% drop in mucosal lesions after 5 weeks of using Stingfree pouches.
📈 Fast growth: available via ~20 e‑retailers and many retail channels across Sweden, Austria, France, and Thailand. Projected and proven sales growth:  300–400% annual turnover growth.
🏆 Winner of the Golden Leaf Award for “Most exciting newcomer to the industry” at GTNF NYC.

Sting Free's innovation enables manufacturers to enhance pouch properties—pH, nicotine release, strength—while eliminating discomfort, making nicotine pouches more accessible to adult consumers seeking harm reduction.

The Protex® lining works with standard pouch machines and fits a range of oral pouch products including nicotine pouches, snus, moist snuff and CBD.

We believe harm reduction should be comfortable. Join us as we make the future of nicotine pouch use safer, smarter, and sting & irritation free.

👉 Learn more: www.stingfreesnus.se/en

Read a recent (July 2025) US article about our disruptive pouch technology here: https://nicotineinsider.com/2025/07/16/stingfree-is-softening-the-switch-for-smokers/

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