Hardwood Charcoal Lumps
Dense hardwood chunks for BBQ, grilling and tandoor
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Description
Produced from selected hardwood species including mango, acacia, neem and sheesham, these natural lumps retain the wood's cell structure for a long, steady burn. Chemical-free and chosen for their density, they throw high heat and leave minimal ash — the hallmark of good grilling charcoal.
Specifications
- Fixed Carbon
- 70–78%
- Moisture
- < 6%
- Ash Content
- < 4%
- Volatile Matter
- 18–22%
- Calorific Value
- 7,200 kcal/kg
- Burn Time
- 3–4 hrs
- Origin
- Gujarat & Maharashtra hardwoods
- HS Code
- 44029090
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
- 70–78% fixed carbon
- < 6% moisture
- < 4% ash content
- 12–15 min ignition (chimney starter)
- 3–4 hrs burn time
- 7,200 kcal/kg calorific value
- Natural irregular shape — no binders
- Indian hardwood — mango, acacia, neem, sheesham
- HSN 44029090 · GST 5%
- Made in Rajkot, Gujarat — pan-India shipping
Where it's used
The applications Hardwood Charcoal Lumps is best suited for, and what to expect in each.
Tandoor & restaurant kitchens
A long, even burn at 600–700°C suits commercial tandoors, sigris and Mughlai grills. Hardwood lumps deliver consistent radiant heat across a 3–4 hour service window, with minimal ash to clear between cycles.
Premium home BBQ
Lights in a chimney starter in 12–15 minutes. Once ashed over, hardwood lumps hold direct-grilling temperature for steaks and burgers, then fade gracefully into indirect heat suitable for chicken and vegetables.
Smoking & low-and-slow
Pair lumps with hardwood smoking chunks to run brisket, ribs and pulled pork at 110–130°C for hours. The dense cell structure resists flare-ups, holding stable temperatures inside kettles, drums and offset smokers.
Sigri, mangal & traditional cooking
Indian and Middle Eastern open-flame cooking traditions rely on lump charcoal for kebabs, tikkas and shawarma. Chemical-free production keeps food flavours pure.
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 |
| 25 kg bag | Industrial sack — kilns, food stalls, formulators |
| 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 hardwood charcoal lumps
A simple step-by-step for first-time users — applies to typical home and small-commercial use.
- 1Fill a chimney starter ¾ full
Use a standard 4–5 litre chimney with paraffin or newspaper underneath.
- 2Light from below
Two paraffin cubes or crumpled newspaper — no lighter fluid needed.
- 3Wait 12–15 minutes
Coals are ready when the top layer has fully ashed over (white-grey).
- 4Pour onto your grill
Spread for direct grilling, or bank to one side for indirect/smoking heat.
- 5Add wood chunks for smoke
Optional — toss soaked hardwood chunks on top for a smoke-flavour layer.
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. Properly stored hardwood lump retains burn quality for 24+ months. Once exposed to humidity, expect 10–15% longer light-up time but no flavour loss.
Why wood for this?
Wood charcoal sits between bamboo and coconut on most performance metrics — moderate fixed carbon (70-78%), the longest practical burn time of the three for grilling, and the most familiar smoke and flavour profile for traditional cooking.
Compare all materials →Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hardwood Charcoal Lumps. Don't see yours? Contact us or check the full FAQ.
How long does Hardwood Charcoal Lumps burn?
Hardwood Charcoal Lumps 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?
Hardwood Charcoal Lumps is produced to a fixed carbon of 70–78% with ash content of < 4% and moisture below 6%. 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 — Hardwood Charcoal Lumps is chemical-free and safe for tandoor, grill, sigri and any direct-contact cooking. We do not use petrochemical lighter additives, accelerants or binders. FSSAI compliance applies 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 44029090, 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 44029090 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 wood charcoal for this application?
Hardwood charcoal gives the longest practical burn for cooking and the most familiar smoke and flavour profile for traditional Indian and BBQ cuisine. It is the most cost-effective of our three materials for general grilling and tandoor use.
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