Bamboo Charcoal Pellets
Compressed bamboo pellets — long-burn pellet-grill fuel
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Description
Bamboo charcoal pressed into 8mm × 25mm pellets. Bamboo's clean low-ash burn pairs with the auto-feed convenience of modern pellet smokers — Traeger, Pit Boss and Yoder formats accept these directly.
Specifications
- Fixed Carbon
- 80–84%
- Moisture
- < 5%
- Ash Content
- < 4%
- Volatile Matter
- < 16%
- Calorific Value
- 7,200 kcal/kg
- Burn Time
- 3–4 hrs
- Origin
- Mature bamboo culms, compressed pellets
- HS Code
- 44021000
Shipping & Delivery
- • Pan-India delivery via Shiprocket's multi-courier network.
- • Free delivery on orders above ₹999.
- • Typical dispatch within 24 business hours.
- • GST invoice auto-generated on confirmation.
- • Bulk/pallet shipping available — see Wholesale.
Key highlights
- 80–84% fixed carbon
- < 5% moisture
- < 4% ash content
- 8–12 min auto-ignition (pellet grill)
- 3–4 hrs burn time
- 7,200 kcal/kg calorific value
- 8 × 25 mm cylinders — pellet-grill ready
- Mature bamboo culms (3–5 year)
- HSN 44021000 · GST 5%
- Made in Rajkot, Gujarat — pan-India shipping
Where it's used
The applications Bamboo Charcoal Pellets is best suited for, and what to expect in each.
Pellet grills & smokers
Bamboo's clean low-ash burn pairs with the auto-feed convenience of modern pellet smokers — Traeger, Pit Boss and Yoder formats accept these directly. The 8×25mm cylinder works with standard auger geometries.
Eco-friendly grilling
Mature bamboo regrows in 3–5 years (vs hardwood at 30+), giving pellets made from bamboo charcoal one of the lowest carbon footprints among solid grilling fuels.
Smoking & low-and-slow cooking
Holds 100–130°C cleanly for hours, suiting brisket, ribs and pulled pork on offset smokers and pellet smokers alike. Bamboo's softer smoke profile lets meat flavour come through.
Restaurant & catering BBQ
Commercial pellet grills used by high-volume catering operations benefit from bamboo's lower ash residue — fewer cleanup pauses between cooks.
Packaging & order quantities
Available pack formats from retail to export pallet. Custom retail-print packaging is available above 500 units.
| Pack size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 1 kg bag | Single-use retail pack — home BBQ, single hookah session, sample |
| 5 kg bag | Retail bag — regular home use, small catering |
| 10 kg bag | HoReCa bag — restaurant kitchens, small lounges |
| 30 kg bag | Catering / wholesale — large events, hostels |
| 500 kg jumbo bag | Wholesale MOQ — distributors, exporters |
| 1 MT pallet (export) | Container loads — international export, OEM supply |
How to use bamboo charcoal pellets
A simple step-by-step for first-time users — applies to typical home and small-commercial use.
- 1Fill the pellet hopper
Empty the hopper of any prior pellet stock before refilling — mixing brands or wood-vs-coconut can affect feed rate.
- 2Set target temperature
Pellet-grill controllers handle ignition automatically. Set 110–130°C for low-and-slow, 220–260°C for searing.
- 3Wait 8–12 minutes for ignition
The grill auger feeds pellets to the burn pot and lights via a hot rod. Don't open the lid during ignition.
- 4Cook with the lid down
Pellet grills work like ovens — opening the lid releases heat and disrupts the temperature curve.
- 5Empty the ash bin between cooks
Coconut pellets ash to ~3% of input mass — clear the bin every 5–7 cooks to keep airflow clean.
Storage & shelf life
Store sealed in a dry place, off concrete floors. Avoid direct sunlight and proximity to strong-smelling solvents or fragrances — charcoal adsorbs odours readily. Pellets are highly moisture-sensitive — once damp they swell, crumble and stop feeding through pellet-grill augers. Store in original sealed bags inside a dry container; 12–18 month shelf life unopened.
Why bamboo for this?
Bamboo charcoal has higher porosity and surface area than wood, with cleaner burn but shorter flame than coconut. Best where adsorption (cosmetics, filtration, air purification) or low-ash performance (shisha, restaurants) matter more than raw heat.
Compare all materials →Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bamboo Charcoal Pellets. Don't see yours? Contact us or check the full FAQ.
How long does Bamboo Charcoal Pellets burn?
Bamboo Charcoal Pellets burns for 3–4 hrs per charge in typical conditions. Burn time depends on airflow, the amount loaded, and ambient humidity — outdoor BBQ in monsoon will burn faster than indoor restaurant tandoor use.
What is the fixed carbon and ash content?
Bamboo Charcoal Pellets is produced to a fixed carbon of 80–84% with ash content of < 4% and moisture below 5%. Each lot is tested before despatch and a Certificate of Analysis is available on request for industrial and export buyers.
Is this charcoal food-safe?
Yes — these pellets are pure compressed coconut shell or bamboo charcoal with no petrochemical binders, safe for direct-contact cooking in pellet grills, smokers and BBQ. FSSAI compliant for kitchen use.
What is the minimum order for wholesale or bulk pricing?
Retail orders ship from any variant size shown above. Wholesale pricing (15% off list) starts at 500 kg cumulative across SKUs in a single shipment. Submit a wholesale enquiry via /wholesale/ to request a quote.
Do you ship pan-India? What about export?
Yes — pan-India delivery via Shiprocket's multi-courier network, free above ₹999. Typical metro delivery is 2–4 business days. For export, we ship FOB or CIF from Mundra, Pipavav and JNPT ports with all documentation (HSN 44021000, COA, MSDS, SGS on request).
How is it packaged?
Retail variants ship in laminated bags inside cartons. 25–50 kg sacks are PP-laminated; jumbo bags (500 kg) and pallets (1 MT) ship under shrink wrap. Custom-printed retail packaging is available for order quantities above 500 units — contact sales.
Is GST applicable, and what is the HSN code?
Yes — GST is applied at 5% under HSN 44021000 for charcoal at the despatch stage. CGST + SGST split for intra-state, IGST for inter-state. A GST 2.0 compliant tax invoice is auto-generated on order confirmation.
Why bamboo charcoal for this application?
Bamboo's hollow node structure delivers higher porosity and surface area than wood — the right choice when adsorption (cosmetics, filtration, air purification) or low-ash burn (shisha, restaurants) matters more than raw heat density.
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