different kind of charcoal

[eddief86]

is there any difference in the charcoal which one last longer or gives out more toxics can any one help me with that thank you

[nuschultz]

I would say there are 3 main categories of coals:1) Gunpowder Disks - These are your 3 Kings and Golden instant lights. Generally considered the least safe, but easiest to light due to chemicals.2) Japanese Coals - These are usually bar shaped, with each bar having 3 or 4 sections. They are covered in a silver quick light coating, but take longer to get cooking. Probably safer than Gunpowder Disks.3) Natural Coals - These are the lump coals, often come in various shapes and sizes, and are just a standard black coal. More difficult to light. Most people use a torch. Not many additional chemicals, so considered the healthiest.NOTE: DO NOT USE BBQ CHARCOALS! EVER! THESE PRODUCE HARMFUL CARBON MONOXIDE WHICH WILL KILL YOU.

[eddief86]

so which ones should i buy

[DizzyGuy]

Up to you, really. Quick lights are nice because... well, they're quick... But it really is up to your smoking style... I guess experiment with them and what ever works best for you

[eddief86]

i want a charcoal thats the least toxic

[dikydave]

pfft, ur gunna die anyways, i say...get quicklites and die faster.

[Sonthert]

Yeah, like the rest of the charcoal doesn't produce Carbon Monoxide! I think the real problem with BBQ coal is the lighting agents they put in it.Natural coals fall under two categories, actual natural coals and extruded, shaped bars of charcoal. I think both are bad, the extruded, formed bars (like Nour fingers, for instance) are slightly worse because of binders in them. No charcoal is good for you.