Industry terms
HNB glossary.
Definitions of the heat-not-burn terms used across the KOKEN website and in B2B supply conversations. Have a specific question? Read the FAQ or browse KOKEN Insights.
- Heat-not-burn (HNB)
- Heat-not-burn (HNB) is a product category in which a device heats a consumable stick to a temperature below combustion, producing an aerosol instead of smoke from burning.
- Heated tobacco stick
- A heated tobacco stick is a tobacco-based consumable designed to be used in an HNB device rather than lit like a cigarette. See KOKEN tobacco sticks.
- Herbal stick
- A herbal stick is a tobacco-free HNB consumable made from plant-based material and flavourings. KOKEN herbal sticks contain 0 nicotine and no tobacco extract. See KOKEN herbal sticks.
- HNB granules
- HNB granules are the processed base material that fills heat-not-burn sticks. Granules manufacturing determines the consistency and flavour delivery of the finished stick.
- HNB device
- An HNB device is the electronic heater that a heat-not-burn stick is inserted into. Discuss device supply.
- OEM manufacturing
- OEM (original equipment manufacturer) manufacturing means a producer makes products to a client's specification, which the client then sells under its own brand.
- Private label
- Private label means products made by one company and sold under another company's brand name and packaging. Explore KOKEN private label.
- RFQ (request for quote)
- An RFQ is a formal request a business buyer sends to a supplier asking for pricing on specific products, volumes and terms. Send KOKEN an RFQ.
- Free zone (FZ-LLC)
- An FZ-LLC is a limited liability company registered in a UAE free zone. KOKEN International FZ-LLC operates from Al Hamra Industrial Zone-FZ in Ras Al Khaimah.
- Flavour profile
- A flavour profile describes a product's aroma, body and finish, for example 'high aroma, medium bodied, hint of cocoa'.