Binchotan "White Charcoal"

[MaynardO]

Has anyone used this Japanese charcoal?
there is an article in the Chicago Sun Times paper about the use of this charcoal.
I do agree with his comment: Briquettes, on the other hand, are "noxious nuggets that contain ... anthracite coal, borax, sodium nitrate,"
Also the resturant SushiSamba, it is very good but you need deep pockets.
this may be a link to the article:
http://www.suntimes.com/lifest...rcoal-carefully.html

 

[K Kruger]

Yes, on a hibachi. I like it. I see no point in spending the money on it for larger cookers (and only somewhat of a pointon spending the money on it for a small hibachi). Additive-free fuel is ubiquitous. No need to use fuel with additives.

 

[Dave from Denver]

oh no, not sodium nitrate.

 

[r benash]

Very interesting, thanks for posting.

But nah, I'm happy to grill lobster over my standard Humphrey's thanks.

It would be nice to have a look at it though. There was also a charcoal made from coconut shell material I believe that was popular for awhile. It also burned hotter and longer than "traditional" hardwood charcoal. I think it was being sold by one of the ceramic cooker sites. It was more expensive than typical hardwood but certainly cheaper than this as I recall.

Wanted to try it but then got distracted... and never followed through.