aFire 0105U 100-Percent Natural Coconut Charcoal Review

SECOND UPDATE: Amazon responded but essentially is going to do nothing.They didn't seem to care that they are selling a mislabeled product, nor did they offer to make things right in any way.Rather disappointing.So, if you buy this incredibly expensive charcoal, just be aware that you will be getting only about 16 pounds of charcoal, not the advertised 18 pounds.

UPDATE: It's been a week and aFire has not responded to me.I have notified Amazon that aFire selling seriously underweight product and suggest they remove the product from Amazon until aFire fixes their problem.

To answer the doubter that this product is "eco-friendly", yes indeed it is.Charcoal made from coconut shells is being made from the "fruit" of the tree, if you will.Nobody is cutting down trees to make this charcoal.The charcoal is being made from the coconuts which the tree can produce year after year.So, yes, it is certainly eco-friendly.I don't know if the other comments all came from the same poster or not, but you should look for a full in-depth review of this product in about a month at The Lump Charcoal Database (google it).It will compare this charcoal against other lump and coconut charcoals based on ash production, burn time, ease of lighting, ash content, etc.

That said, I've given this item 1 star because this company is selling underweight boxes.They are advertising 18 pound boxes.However, when you empty the contents and weight them, I got only 16.23 pounds in my box.I contacted another retailer who weighed 2 boxes PLUS the contents and he got 17.4 pounds EVEN WHEN YOU INCLUDE THE WEIGHT OF THE BOX.I've contacted aFire about this and will update this review as soon as I get a response from them.

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Product Description:
Made from 100-percent coconut shells and copra (dried coconut meat), this 7-pound box of gourmet charcoal provides a unique yet superior alternative to traditional charcoal and other cooking fuels. In addition to being sustainable and environmentally friendly, the safe easy-to-use product also burns hotter, longer, and with less ash than any other charcoal. Its consistent high heat cooks evenly, sears meat, and locks in flavor and juices--without any coconut or petroleum flavoring. Because it's free from petroleum, sawdust, nitrates, and all other chemical additives, gourmet chefs and grilling enthusiasts can focus on the true flavor of meats, spices, and rubs. Even more, the coconut charcoal infuses meat with a light charcoal flavor and can be used with any type of wood charcoal for extended cooking time. The 7-pound box of premium coconut charcoal compares to a 14-pound bag of lumpwood charcoal and measures approximately 10 by 10 by 5 inches.

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