Overview
Crushed coconut-shell charcoal is mixed with a binder and pressed into uniform briquettes. They burn hotter and longer than ordinary wood charcoal, with little smoke, spark, or odor, which makes them popular for barbecue, restaurant grills, and shisha (hookah).
How it works
- Charcoal is crushed and screened to a fine, even particle size.
- It is mixed with a natural binder, such as starch, and water.
- The mixture is pressed or extruded into cubes, pillows, or hexagonal sticks.
- Briquettes are dried and packed for retail or food-service use.
Why coconut shell
Dense coconut-shell charcoal has high fixed carbon and low ash, giving briquettes a longer, cleaner burn than most wood charcoal.
This page describes coconut-shell charcoal uses in general. Suitability depends on the charcoal grade and each buyer's requirements.