The uniform size of FYRO Binchotan allows it to fit well in most table top grills such as japanese grills (hibachi and konro grills), and the uniform size is great for kettle grills and larger grills too.

Do ensure that air flow and heat levels are sufficient to keep it going, as Binchotan can extinguish (great for reusing) when airflow is shut off or insufficient.

Yes. Due to it’s very special physical characteristics, Binchotan is an excellent absorber of odours, moisture, and toxins. Binchotan therefore has many great uses around the home, such as purifiying air and water, as well as dehumidifying and deodoridizing spaces such as refrigerators/closets naturally.

Sawdust Charcoal actually is not Binchotan, but belongs to another category of charcoal called Ogatan, and are made from compressing sawdust scraps. The production process is vastly different, resulting in a totally different type of charcoal.

Real Binchotan takes the natural shape of the wood that made it, and when two pieces are knocked together, should produce a metallic clink sound as a sign of quality.

Pretty much anything, really.

We enjoy grilling anything from thinner meat cuts to searing a good tomahawk steak over Binchotan.

When working with fresh seafood, we love how Binchotan’s controlled heat seals in the natural flavours of the produce, while giving it that great grilled umami flavour and amazing texture.

When working with quality ingredients, we choose Binchotan to deliver something truly special.

It starts from the very high quality raw material. Several times a year, our Binchotan craftsmen travel to select plantations to source for special types of hard wood that can make great quality Binchotan.

The entire process of turning wood into FYRO Binchotan requires skilled craftsmen and can take up to 1+ months to cook the wood at different stages : 200C, 400C, 550C, 900C.

For final activation, air is let in rapidly to reach an extreme temperature of 1200C, permanently altering the charcoal’s inner structure, and after which, the charcoal is left to cool for 24 hours.

This process is different from that of what makes regular charcoal, and is what makes Binchotan rare.

Our BBQ Charcoal Logs are produced in the style of Binchotan Charcoal, to display similar high quality characteristics for your grill, to bring your food great flavour.

Like Binchotan, they are designed to be extremely pure and dense, lighting up without odour and smoke, and burning with high, consistent temperatures for an extra long time. Unlike regular briquettes that crumble easily under the grip of tongs, our Binchotan-style Charcoal Logs hold their shape well for easy and safe handling.

Due to their high quality raw material, extra compactness and the fact that they do not contain chemical accelerants, they can take a longer time to light than regular briquettes.

This is normal of 100% natural briquettes, and is also what gives the charcoal it’s superb burning qualities to hold heat extremely well for a long time.

Regular charcoal that is very easy to light either contains chemical accelerants, or are not equipped to hold their heat for a long time once they are lit.

For faster lighting, we recommend using a charcoal chimney to light Binchotan-style Charcoal Logs – or if you do not have one, simply use more fire starters to provide more heat. You can also use a fan to speed things up.

Pretty much anything really from meat to seafood to vegetables. For those looking for something to fuel a long BBQ project with ease, this is a great choice due to it’s long burning time.

Our Binchotan-style Charcoal Logs work well in most grills including open pits, kettle grills, ceramic grills, table grills, hibachi grills, portable grills, and smokers.

They are great at holding heat well for long cooks, making them a good choice for smokers.

Sawdust Charcoal is also a type of compressed charcoal, made usually from the scraps of the wood working industry where wood comes from mixed sources.

FYRO Binchotan-style Charcoal Logs are made from sustainably-sourced fruit wood, sourced from fruit tree plantations.

Due to the larger exposed surface area when burning, FYRO Coconut Charcoal Pillows draw in more oxygen during burning and therefore burn hotter, but slightly shorter than our Binchotan-style Logs.

Also, although both are made from sustainable high-quality raw materials, the Binchotan-style Logs are made from fruit wood instead of coconut shells.

Pretty much anything really from meat to seafood to vegetables.

FYRO Coconut Charcoal Pillows produces excellent heat, so it is also great for searing or hot and fast cooks as well as low and slow.