The paper identifies 'heat' flavored nicotine pouches marketed as 'unflavoured' and finds they contain capsaicinoids and sweeteners that activate TRPV1 receptors.

DOI 10.64898/2026.08.19.745863

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Pharmacology & ToxicologyTobacco Prevention & CessationPeer-reviewedMay 27, 2026

Absence of Sensory Cooling Activity and Cooling Agents from California's New ''Non-Menthol'' Cigarettes Marketed in 2025

Sairam V. Jabba, Hanno C. Erythropel, Paul T. Anastas…·Sven‐Eric Jordt

The paper tests California's 2025 'non-menthol' cigarettes and finds they lack sensory cooling agents and major synthetic cooling agents.

DOI 10.18332/tpc/217322

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Animal Behavior & CognitionNicotine & Tobacco ResearchPeer-reviewedDec 3, 2024

Artificial Sweeteners in US-Marketed Oral Nicotine Pouch Products: Correlation with Nicotine Contents and Effects on Product Preference

Sairam V. Jabba, Peter Silinski, Alicia Y. Yang…·Sven‐Eric Jordt

This study identifies artificial sweeteners in US nicotine pouches and shows they increase nicotine consumption and reduce aversion, suggesting they enhance product appeal.

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