FAQ's

Will my food taste like coconuts when I use aFire Coconut Charcoal?
No. aFire Coconut Charcoal is made from the inner hard shell of a coconut for its sustainability and superior heating results.  No coconut flavor is imparted on food when using aFire Coconut Charcoal. Instead it produces a clean charcoal aroma.

I can't get my coconut charcoal to light.  Am I supposed to use lighter fluid?
aFire Coconut Charcoal is meant to be lit with the aFirepuck Starter.  The non-petroleum starter burns hot and gets the fire going.    Lighter fluid is not recommended to start aFire Coconut Charcoal as one of its benefits is the absence of such chemicals.

Are there any products made to go with the charcoal?
aFire has launched an entire grilling line that includes the aFirepuck Starter and aFire Flat Chimney Starter, which help to get aFire Coconut Charcoal started, as well as the aFire Instant Light Charcoal Box which comes with 3 pounds of charcoal and an aFirepuck Starter, perfect for tailgating and quick cookouts in gourmet style.

How is aFire Coconut Charcoal better for the environment?
No trees are cut down or coals dug out to make this fuel.  It is 100% all natural coconut shell that is considered a biomass fuel. No fillers or petroleum products are added to this product so it will not emit harmful chemicals or change the taste of food.  There is no sulfur in aFire Coconut Charcoal, which means no sulfur dioxide emissions which contribute to acid rain and regional haze.  Coconut shells are a sustainable source.

How does aFire Coconut Charcoal provide better heating results?
aFire Coconut Charcoal is made from the inner hard shell of a coconut.  When carbonized coconut shell is burned as charcoal, it achieves high heat and maintains that temperature for up to two and a half hours. The condensed fiber of coconut shells creates hotter, longer and cleaner burning charcoal.

Am I supposed to use aFire Coconut Charcoal for a special recipe or cuisine?
aFire Coconut Charcoal will give your next BBQ a fun twist.  It can be used for any grilling recipe you love. This efficient fuel is compatible will all the charcoal grills out in the market. For a sampling of suggested recipes, visit our blog at www.makeafire.com.