Black Wattle

Burning time

Direct: 1–1,5 h
Indirect: 3–4 h

Ignition time: 14–18 min.

Heat development

Temperature peak: 800°C

Smoking behaviour

burns without smoke and sparks

Application

can be used for any grill

High-quality Black Wattle charcoal - perfect for restaurants and discerning barbecue fans

The Black Wattle charcoal from South Africa is made from the wood of the Acacia mearnsii (plant species from the Acacia genus). The plant is considered one of the hundred most harmful invasive alien species in the world and is therefore an excellent environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to conventional charcoal. Our Black Wattle charcoal is of restaurant quality and, due to its coarse grain size, is particularly suitable for large-scale consumers in the catering industry, clubs and discerning hobby grillers.

Cost-efficient

Due to long burning time and high density, less coal is used

Versatile

Can be used in open and closed grills of all sizes

Barbecue with Black Wattle charcoal

Black wattle charcoal is characterised by its very fast ignition behaviour. This means that it can be used very selectively in restaurants, e.g. away from the main cooking area. With a burn time of up to 4 hours and peak temperatures of up to 800°C, Black Wattle charcoal burns 50% longer than conventional charcoal, making it ideal for restaurant use or longer barbecues. Another advantage of Black Wattle charcoal is that it burns without smoke or sparks and produces very little ash. The medium to large pieces of Black Wattle charcoal are particularly convenient and easy to handle. The special aroma of Black Wattle is mild and gives the barbecued food an incomparable taste. It is suitable for large open restaurant barbecues as well as closed restaurant barbecues such as Josper, Mibrasa and HAJAtec. It also offers a unique grilling experience in ceramic grills.

Black Wattle charcoal as a sustainable barbecue alternative

Black wattle, a plant species from the acacia genus, is considered an invasive invader in South Africa and poses a massive threat to ancestral ecosystems. South Africa's Working for Water programme aims to remove this tree species as it has a negative impact on the water balance and native plant diversity. The tree competes with native vegetation, reduces biodiversity and leads to water loss in riparian strips. Due to its harmful impacts, black wattle is ranked as one of the hundred worst invasive plants worldwide in the Global Invasive Species Database.