Kamitosa White Binchotan Tokuwari 6" - 8.75" 26.5lb/case

SKU: TK-636-31-26
Size: 6"- 8.75"L
Note: Weight: 26.5 lb/case
ETA: End of March
$269.50
Restock End of March
Non-Grilling Benefits of Binchotan

  • Even if its no longer BBQ season and it's time to put those grills away for the cold winter, binchotan can still be used around the house.
  • Binchotan filters and absorbs chemicals in water. All water filters have white charcoal in them.
  • Absorbs odors
  • Absorbs dampness You can put it in your fridge to replace baking soda, then simply soak them in water to revive their effectiveness!
  • Try leaving binchotan on your bedside. Binchotan produces negative ions that helps the immune system and decreases electromagnetism.
  • Neutralizes and improves soil quality for plants.
  • Small amounts of binchotan powder can help kill stomach viruses, prevent food poisoning, and stop indegestion. *Warning: Large amounts is unhealthy.*
  • Small amounts in rice cookers increases the rice's calcium content and allows it to keep for longer.
  • Bathing with a little bit of binchotan in the water can help improve blood cycle, hair and skin.
Preparation
  • Allow the charcoal sit over a direct flame for 30 minutes to an hour. Korin recommends using a binchotan starter pan for convenience.
  • Fan the charcoal to heat faster.
  • Mix Sumi charcoal that light up faster with the white binchotan

Caution

Please do not burn charcoal indoors, only in well ventilated areas. All types of burning charcoal will produce odorless Carbon Monoxide gas. For best result, keep in cool and dry environments. Damp charcoal may take longer to ignite and may be hazardous.

Japanese Binchotan Charcoal Instruction Sheet (PDF)

Binchotan is a traditionally Japanese charcoal that is completely different from American charcoal in just about every way possible. White binchotan is chemical free, almost smoke free, and burns for up to 4-5 hours at a consistent temperature. Not only is it ideal for grilling, but it will also last an entire service. The lack of chemical additives and the incredibly high heat preserves the flavorful juices, adds a beautiful sear, and makes anything barbecued on it absolutely delectable. These wonderful charcoal are not limited to kitchen usages, they also have health benefits if used properly!

Kamitosa binchotan hails from Kochi prefecture on the island of Shikoku, and is produced by the oldest living master in the region. This binchotan ranks equally with the Kishu binchotan as the highest quality binchotan available in the world today.


Binchotan charcoal has become so popular lately that it is fast becoming a precious commodity. Its veteran makers are aging, and as supplies of ubame oak, the traditional raw material for it, dwindle, evergreen oak is now increasingly used instead. Prices are rising, and charcoal dealers in Japan predict that Binchotan will disappear in as little as 10 years... [read more]

Country of Origin: Japan