Our charcoal is selected from two dense hardwood species of tree grown in Mexico. Unlike charcoal briquettes that are compressed wood tailings containing fillers, lump wood charcoal is produced from whole hunks of wood without any additives or fillers. The density of the species we use allows grillers to grill longer with less charcoal. Broil King Keg hardwood lump charcoal does not have an overpowering smoke flavor and can be used for slow roasting and baking too. Our charcoal undergoes rigorous screening to ensure a consistent lump charcoal size; our target is lump wood pieces between three and five inches long - the ideal size for cooking. Broil King Keg 100-percent natural hardwood lump charcoal delivers the ultimate outdoor cooking experience with authentic flavor, unmatched performance, and incredible convenience. Broil King Keg 100-percent natural hardwood lump charcoal lights quicker, burns hotter, and lasts longer than briquettes. This means your grill will heat up faster and you'll use less fuel each time you cook. Clean up is easier too; with no fillers, our lump charcoal produces about 5X less ash.