Barbecue charcoal at the market

Barbecue charcoal is an indispensable fuel in the process of barbecue, which is directly related to the effect and taste of barbecue. There are many kinds of barbecue charcoal on the market, and different kinds of barbecue charcoal have their own characteristics in performance, price and use scenario. Here is a detailed description of barbecue charcoal:

I. Main types and characteristics

charcoal

Raw materials: Charcoal is made of wood in a state of hypoxia after high temperature firing.

Features: Charcoal has a large surface area and better thermal conductivity, can evenly heat food, so that the barbecue food taste better. However, the burning time of charcoal is relatively short, and it is easy to produce smoke in the burning process, which has a certain impact on the environment and human health.

Hard charcoal

Raw materials: mostly made of fruit tree wood (such as walnut, apricot, etc.).

Features: hard texture, high calorific value, long burning time, not easy to extinguish, and not easy to produce smoke. A relatively clean environment can be obtained when barbecuing, while the high calorific value ensures that the food is fully heated.

Quick-burning carbon

Features: Fast burning, suitable for barbecue occasions that need to reach high temperature in a short time. Its advantage is that it can quickly reach the ideal temperature, but the disadvantage is that the combustion time is short and it needs to be replaced frequently.

Mechanized carbon (man-made carbon, recycled carbon, smokeless clean carbon)

Raw material: carbonaceous rod-like material made from wood fragments (such as rice husk, peanut husk, cotton husk, corn cob, etc.) by extrusion.

Features: high density, high calorific value, smokeless, tasteless, non-polluting, non-explosive, flammable, is an internationally recognized barbecue green products.

Fruit charcoal

Raw materials: Carbon made from apple, pear wood and other fruit trees.

Features: high burning value, large heat card, long burning time, non-toxic and harmless, no odor. The roast meat produced by it is particularly fragrant, less impurities, no slag, high calorific value, less ash, and is the best carbon used in barbecue. However, due to the lack of fruit resources, the cost is higher.

Chrysanthemum carbon

Raw materials: Chrysanthemum waste residue and straw deep processing as raw materials.

Features: Contains 21 kinds of trace elements, good thermal conductivity, high heating value, flammable, burn resistance, uniform combustion, smokeless, no explosion, non-toxic and tasteless, less residual ash, high combustion rate, no pollution.

2. Choose suggestions

Choose according to the barbecue time: if the barbecue time is long, the carbon with long burning time and high calorific value should be selected, such as hard charcoal or machine-made charcoal; If the barbecue time is short or rapid heating is needed, quick-burning charcoal is a better choice.

Consider environmental protection and health factors: The smoke generated during the barbecue process has a certain impact on the environment and human health. Therefore, carbon species with less smoke and good environmental protection during combustion should be selected, such as hard charcoal and machine-made carbon.

Choose according to your personal budget and cost performance: Different types of barbecue carbon prices vary, and need to be selected according to your personal budget and actual needs. At the same time, we should consider the cost performance, that is, whether the ratio of price to performance meets their expectations.

3. Preservation method

The correct preservation method can extend the service life of barbecue charcoal and maintain its good burning performance. Here are some saving suggestions:

Dry storage: Barbecue charcoal tends to absorb moisture, so it must be stored in a dry environment. High humidity will cause a lot of smoke when the barbecue charcoal burns, affecting the barbecue effect.

Sealed packaging: If the barbecue charcoal purchased is in bulk, use plastic bags or other sealed containers to package it to reduce contact with outside air and prevent moisture.

Avoid squeezing: The charcoal itself is brittle and prone to cracking. The cracked barbecue charcoal burns fast and is not easy to control the fire, so it should be taken lightly when stored to avoid heavy weights pressing on the top.

Keep away from flammable materials: Since barbecue charcoal is flammable, it should be stored away from fire sources and other flammable materials to prevent fire.

To sum up, choosing the right type of barbecue charcoal and storing it correctly is crucial to enjoying a delicious barbecue experience.