⢠Made from the sawdust of scrap wood (including resinous soft woods and composite woods).
⢠Combined with chemical binders and filler (including coal dust) and manually compressed into their characteristic pillow shapes.
⢠Slower to light, often requiring lighter fluid.
⢠Burns cooler (closer to 700° to 800°F).
⢠Burns more quickly, meaning a shorter window for grilling, or requiring that you add more during grilling.
⢠Smoke produced may be neutral at best and can contribute harsh and off-tasting flavors to grilled foods.
⢠Contributes more pollutants to the air as it burns.