What kind of charcoal is sawdust charcoal?
We'll introduce you to its features, uses, and restaurants where you should use it!

What is sawdust charcoal?

What kind of charcoal is sawdust charcoal?
Oga charcoal is defined as follows:

Ogatan (sawdust) is charcoal made primarily from ogalite (molded firewood), which is made by compressing and heating sawdust generated during lumber milling. (From Wikipedia)

The expression is a little stiff and difficult to understand.

Oga charcoal is a type of charcoal made from recycled sawdust produced during wood processing.

Some people think that it is more fragile than Binchotan charcoal and is an inferior version, but in fact, its heat output and burning time are just as good as Binchotan charcoal.

It also has a variety of features and benefits, and can fully demonstrate its power depending on the application and situation.

Characteristics and benefits of sawdust charcoal

We will introduce you to the characteristics of sawdust charcoal.

There are two types of sawdust charcoal

Sawdust charcoal can be divided into two types: the "hard type" which is tightly compressed and dense, and the "soft type" which is loosely compressed and lighter.

Since they are both sawdust charcoal, there isn't much difference between them, but each type has slightly different characteristics.

Hard type: Hard to ignite but burns for a long time
Soft type: Easy to ignite but burns for a short time

There is no right or wrong answer, but we recommend choosing the right one depending on the situation and purpose you want to use it for.

Low cost, eco-friendly fuel

Oga charcoal is made from recycled sawdust, which is cheap and readily available, so it is cheaper than natural binchotan charcoal.

There are many cases where people say, "I was using binchotan charcoal, but sawdust charcoal could have been used instead," and switching to sawdust charcoal can sometimes lead to cost reductions.

It is also popular among campers and many nature lovers as an eco-friendly fuel made from recycled sawdust that would otherwise be thrown away.

Good heat output and long-lasting flame, good value for money

Although it is inferior to Binchotan charcoal, it has a similar heat output and burn time, and considering its relatively low price, it can be said to be a good value fuel.

Naturally, just like Binchotan charcoal, it also has far-infrared effects, so it is possible to cook ingredients slowly from the inside, locking in the flavor.

In particular, when it comes to burn time, many of them can easily last for about half a day, so they can be used without any problems in restaurants where long-term use is required.

Easy to catch fire

One of the features of sawdust charcoal is that it is easier to light than binchotan charcoal, and it is sometimes used to light binchotan charcoal.

Also, because sawdust charcoal is hollow, it can be easily folded. Another feature is that by folding it, it can be used to make fire starters and other appliances.

You may have seen opinions such as, "Sawdust charcoal is hard to light!", and this is not entirely wrong.

As mentioned earlier, "hard" sawdust charcoal is tightly packed inside, so it can be difficult to light.

If you want to use it for starting a fire, we recommend the "softer type" of sawdust charcoal.

Almost no explosions

When charcoal such as binchotan is put into a fire, it explodes with a loud "bang bang!" sound and pieces fly off (explosion).

Some of you who use charcoal on a daily basis may have experienced painful burns. Handling charcoal is dangerous.

On the other hand, sawdust charcoal almost never explodes even when placed in a fire.

The characteristics and major benefits of sawdust charcoal are that it can be used relatively safely by anyone and that fragments will not get stuck in food and ruin it.

Less ash, easy to clean up

Depending on the product, one of the features of sawdust charcoal is that it produces little ash, making it easy to clean up.

Furthermore, ash does not cover the charcoal, allowing for stable heat to be maintained.

Cleaning up after using charcoal can be surprisingly difficult, so the fact that it's easy to clean up is a major advantage.

Recommended uses for sawdust charcoal

We have explained the characteristics of sawdust charcoal, but when is the best time to use it to make the most of its features? Here are some recommended uses for sawdust charcoal.

BBQ

The first thing that comes to mind is barbecue use.

Sawdust charcoal does not explode and burns for a long time, making it the perfect fuel for barbecues. Meat grilled over authentic charcoal is exceptional, with its aroma and far-infrared effects.

Charcoal is often used because it is easy to obtain at home improvement stores and is easy to light, but when you consider the burning time, sawdust charcoal is more cost-effective.

Using the softer type makes it easier to light, so it is recommended for those who have no experience handling charcoal.

Camping and other outdoor activities

When camping, you want to go with as little luggage as possible.

Sawdust charcoal burns for a long time even with a small amount, making it the perfect fuel for camping.

It can be used as firewood in a variety of situations, such as for bonfires, stoves, and BBQs, allowing even beginners to easily enjoy the outdoors.

Another good point is that it produces less ash, making it easy to clean up afterwards.

Restaurant

Oga charcoal, which uses far-infrared rays to grill food deliciously, is ideal for use in restaurants.

Oga charcoal is easy to handle and has the same heat output and burn time as binchotan charcoal. Its low price makes it a lifesaver for restaurants looking to cut costs.

Another nice thing is that you don't have to worry about the charcoal exploding and injuring your employees.

We will introduce you to the types of restaurants where sawdust charcoal is commonly used.

What kind of restaurants should use sawdust charcoal?
We will introduce restaurants that are suitable for using sawdust charcoal.

Yakiniku restaurant

Sawdust charcoal is not just an essential item at yakiniku restaurants, but also at any establishment that uses a charcoal grill.

Since the charcoal will be placed in a charcoal grill and served in front of the guests, sawdust charcoal can be used safely as it does not explode.

The far infrared rays lock in the flavor while grilling the meat until it is tender, and the fragrant aroma of charcoal is sure to increase customer satisfaction.

Since it is an element that directly affects sales, you want to use high-quality sawdust charcoal.

Yakitori restaurant

Yakitori restaurants are often known for using binchotan charcoal, but they also use sawdust charcoal very frequently.

This versatile item not only lights and maintains binchotan charcoal, but also has sufficient heat output, making it possible to use it as a substitute for binchotan charcoal on days when there are fewer customers, significantly reducing costs.

It is easier to light than binchotan charcoal, so it is useful when you suddenly need more heat due to a sudden order.

Indian restaurant

Some of you may be wondering, "Indian restaurant?" However, sawdust charcoal is a commonly used fuel in Indian restaurants that use tandoors (stone ovens), as it burns well and is easy to maintain a constant temperature.

When you think of tandoori dishes, the first thing that comes to mind is naan.

Charcoal-baked naan has a fluffy texture and a fragrant aroma that will have you addicted. Tandoors use a fair amount of charcoal, so we recommend using inexpensive sawdust charcoal.

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In this article, we introduced the characteristics and uses of sawdust charcoal, as well as restaurants where it should be used.

Sawdust charcoal is an excellent fuel with excellent cost performance.
Even if you have been using other fuels until now, you may be able to reduce costs by using sawdust charcoal, which has excellent cost performance.

Nakasho Shoten sells high-quality charcoal, including binchotan and sawdust charcoal. Nakasho Shoten's charcoal is ideal for long-lasting flames, offers competitive pricing, and a stable supply. Please try the charcoal produced by an eel wholesaler with over 90 years of history.