ZYN Menthol: Strengths, 20-Pouch Cans, Price and Taste
ZYN Menthol: Strengths, 20-Pouch Cans, Price and Taste
ZYN Menthol is a nicotine pouch ZYN describes as "a refreshingly cool burst with minty undertones." It comes in 1.5, 3, 6 and 8 mg. The 1.5, 3 and 6 mg cans now hold 20 pouches; the 8 mg can holds 15. Only the 3 and 6 mg are on the FDA's authorized list. Northerner sells the 20-pouch can at $5.49 (Nov 14, 2026).
ZYN Menthol at a Glance
| ZYN Menthol 1.5 mg | ZYN Menthol 3 mg | ZYN Menthol 6 mg | ZYN Menthol 8 mg | Roon (our product) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine per pouch | 1.5 mg | 3 mg | 6 mg | 8 mg | 0 mg |
| Caffeine per pouch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 mg |
| Pouches per can (new can) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| Net weight per can (Northerner) | 8 g | 8 g | 8 g | 8 g | not compared |
| On FDA authorized list (10/30/2026) | No | Yes | Yes | No | Not a tobacco product |
| Online price, 1 can (Northerner, Nov 14) | $5.49 | $5.49 | $5.49 | $4.49 | from $9.16 per tin (12-tin subscription) |
| Price per pouch, 1 can | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.30 | from $0.61 |
Source: zyn.com product pages, FDA authorized-products list, northerner.com, checked Nov 14, 2026.
How this page was put together
Sources: ZYN's product pages, the FDA's authorized-products list and MRTP announcement, Northerner's price listings (one retailer; prices exclude state tobacco and sales tax), and one peer-reviewed study (Jabba et al., Tob Control 2025). We compared published labels, prices and one lab paper; nothing here was lab-tested or use-tested by us. Roon makes a zero-nicotine Cool Mint caffeine pouch and this page links to it; every ZYN number comes from ZYN, Northerner, the FDA or the study.
What Does ZYN Menthol Taste Like?
ZYN's page calls it "a refreshingly cool burst with minty undertones." Jabba et al. measured 1,390 µg of menthol per ZYN Menthol pouch versus 5,406 µg per ZYN Cool Mint pouch, so a Cool Mint pouch carried about 3.9 times as much menthol (our ratio from the paper's means; 3 and 6 mg pouches bought before the 2023 study). That is one lab's measurement of older cans, not a ZYN specification. Only two Northerner reviews exist: one reviewer wrote "good flavor, lasts long. No complaints" (July 2025); another, whose usual picks were wintergreen or cinnamon, wrote "I was blown away" (August 2022). Two reviews are a tiny sample.
See also: ZYN flavors ranked and is menthol mint?
Why Does My ZYN Menthol Can Have 20 Pouches?
ZYN says most of its products now contain 20 pouches per can. Northerner lists ZYN Menthol 1.5, 3 and 6 mg at 20 pouches and 8 g net weight; the 8 mg can is still 15 pouches. Philip Morris International's Oct 23, 2026 quarterly filing (10-Q) described moving "the majority of the ZYN flagship portfolio to 20-pouch cans" in Q4 2026. Northerner also still lists older 15-pouch cans of 1.5, 3 and 6 mg, so stores may carry either size for now; count by the can you hold. See also: ZYN strengths explained.
Is ZYN Menthol FDA Authorized?
ZYN Menthol 3 mg and 6 mg are on the FDA's authorized nicotine pouch list (content current as of 10/30/2026); the 1.5 mg and 8 mg are not. On June 30, 2026, the FDA granted MRTP orders for those 3 and 6 mg cans to carry this claim: "Using ZYN instead of cigarettes puts you at a lower risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis." The claim compares ZYN with cigarettes only, not with using no nicotine at all. The FDA added: "There is no safe tobacco product, and those who do not use tobacco products should not start." Authorization is not approval and is not a finding that the product is safe.
What ZYN Menthol Costs per Pouch
ZYN no longer sells online directly; zyn.com names Nicokick and Northerner. Prices below exclude state tobacco and sales tax. See also: ZYN price guide.
| Pack | 20-pouch can (1.5, 3, 6 mg) per can | per pouch | 15-pouch 8 mg can per can | per pouch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 can | $5.49 | $0.27 | $4.49 | $0.30 |
| 5 cans | $5.29 ($26.45) | $0.26 | $4.49 ($22.45) | $0.30 |
| 10 cans | $4.89 ($48.90) | $0.24 | $4.29 ($42.90) | $0.29 |
| 25 cans | $4.59 ($114.75) | $0.23 | $3.99 ($99.75) | $0.27 |
| 50 cans | $3.99 ($199.50) | $0.20 | $3.99 ($199.50) | $0.27 |
Price per pouch = price per can / pouches per can. Northerner's separate listings for leftover 15-pouch cans of 1.5, 3 and 6 mg run $5.69 for one can ($0.38 per pouch). Source: northerner.com, Nov 14, 2026.
Menthol, Menthol Ice and Black Menthol Are Different Products
ZYN Ultra Menthol Ice belongs to ZYN's moist "hydro-boosted" Ultra line; zyn.com sells it at 9 mg with 20 pouches per can and calls it "a burst of icy refreshment" (ZYN Ultra flavors ranked). Separately, the FDA list includes a ZYN ULTRA Menthol 9 mg. ZYN Black Menthol (16.5 mg) is a UK product with a peppermint-and-eucalyptus profile, not listed on ZYN's US site.
Choose ZYN Menthol if
- You want nicotine with a cool menthol taste in a dry, tobacco-leaf-free pouch.
- You want 20 pouches per can at $0.20 to $0.27 per pouch (Northerner, 1.5, 3 and 6 mg).
- You want an FDA-authorized strength: 3 or 6 mg.
Choose Roon if
- You want zero nicotine in a Cool Mint pouch placed under the lip.
- You want 80 mg caffeine with 60 mg L-theanine for a focus window of 6 to 8 hours.
Where Roon falls short: one flavor (Cool Mint, not a menthol-only taste); contains caffeine; bought online at takeroon.com, with no Amazon listing; no single-tin purchase.
Who Should Skip Nicotine Pouches
ZYN's warning: "Nicotine is an addictive chemical." Nicotine pouches are for adults 21 and older. If you do not already use nicotine, the FDA's advice is not to start. If you are pregnant, nursing, or have a heart condition, talk to a clinician first. Keep pouches away from children and pets. For free help stopping nicotine, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
Where Menthol Sits in ZYN's Mint Lineup
ZYN Menthol is one of several mint-family flavors alongside Cool Mint, Peppermint, Spearmint and Ultra Menthol Ice. One lab study measured less menthol per pouch in Menthol than in Cool Mint. The 20-pouch can (1.5, 3 and 6 mg) costs $5.49 at Northerner, $0.27 a pouch, and less in bulk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZYN Menthol discontinued?
No. ZYN's US site lists Menthol in 1.5, 3, 6 and 8 mg, and Northerner lists all four (Nov 14, 2026). The can size is changing; the flavor is still on sale.
Is ZYN Menthol the same as Cool Mint?
They are separate ZYN flavors. Both use menthol as a flavoring compound, but Jabba et al. (2025) measured about 3.9 times more menthol in Cool Mint than in Menthol. See also: why nicotine pouches burn.
Does ZYN Menthol contain caffeine, and what is in it?
No caffeine. The ingredient list (6 mg): nicotine salt (nicotine bitartrate dihydrate), stabilizers (hydroxypropyl cellulose), fillers (microcrystalline cellulose, maltitol, gum arabic), pH adjusters (sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate), sweeteners (acesulfame K).
What is ZYN Black Menthol?
A 16.5 mg nicotine pouch sold in the UK with a peppermint-and-eucalyptus flavor. It is not listed on ZYN's US site and is not the same product as US ZYN Menthol.
Do ZYN Menthol cans earn ZYN Rewards points?
Yes. Each code earns 15 points, up to 60 codes per month. Points expire if you go at least 60 days without entering a code. More: ZYN Rewards guide.
Keep the Cool, Drop the Nicotine
If the pouch-under-the-lip ritual is what you like, Roon keeps it going without nicotine. The flavor is Cool Mint (not identical to ZYN Menthol), with 80 mg caffeine, 60 mg L-theanine, 25 mg methylliberine (Dynamine) and 5 mg theacrine (TeaCrine).
Methylliberine is what makes Roon favor duration over dose. A randomized crossover PK study (n=12) showed that methylliberine co-dosed with caffeine extended caffeine's half-life from 7.2 to 15 hours and cut oral clearance from 41.9 to 17.1 L/hr, peak concentration unchanged (study). That trial dosed 100 mg methylliberine and 150 mg caffeine, about 4x and 1.9x one Roon pouch, so the direction applies but the magnitudes do not. In everyday use one pouch covers roughly 6 to 8 hours, so take your last one at least 8 hours before bed.
Tins from $9.16 on a 12-tin subscription ($0.61 per pouch), 30-day money-back guarantee on a first order. Give Roon a look.
Sources
- ZYN Menthol product page, zyn.com
- Nicotine Pouch Products Authorized by the FDA, content current as of 10/30/2026
- FDA authorizes 20 ZYN nicotine pouches to be marketed with a specific modified risk claim, June 30, 2026
- Jabba SV et al., Tob Control 2025;34(1):106-110
- ZYN Menthol listings, Northerner US, prices checked Nov 14, 2026
- ZYN FAQ, zyn.com
Written by Roon Team
