An expert analyzed bags of lump charcoal and found that did not give buyers as much effective grilling fuel as their labels promised.

People dedicated to the art of grilling often choose lump charcoal—actual pieces of wood that have been turned into charcoal—over briquettes, which are compressed charcoal dust with other ...

Charcoal is made from wood heated in a low-oxygen environment to remove water and volatile compounds. This process leaves behind a carbon-rich material that burns hotter and more cleanly than raw ...

We determined the type of wood the charcoal was made from by examining each lump under a microscope or handheld magnifying lens and matching the patterns in the wood structure with the ones in our ...

We determined the type of wood the charcoal was made from by examining each lump under a microscope or handheld magnifying lens and matching the patterns in the wood structure with the ones in our ...

The UNHCR distributes the green charcoal in refugee camps in eastern Chad.

Keeping a charcoal grill clean will improve its performance, extend its lifespan, and help you prepare flavorful meals.