Key Features

• High Carbon Content: Tosa Bichotan has a high carbon content, typically above 90%, which contributes to its efficient and long-lasting burning properties
• Purity: The production process involves burning wood at a high temperature in kilns with controlled airflow. This process removes impurities and volatile compounds, leaving behind a pure charcoal product
• Hardness: Tosa Bichotan is known for its hardness, making it durable and resistant to crumbling. It can be ground into a fine powder without breaking apart easily
• High Temperature: It can reach high temperatures quickly, making it suitable for various applications, such as cooking, heating, and even water purification
• Water Purification: Tosa Bichotan is often used for water purification due to its porous structure. When immersed in water, it can adsorb impurities and release minerals, resulting in improved water quality
• Cooking and Grilling: Tosa Bichotan is prized for its use in traditional Japanese cooking, such as grilling and barbecuing. Its high heat and low smoke properties make it ideal for these culinary applications
• Air Purification: Some people use Tosa Bichotan as an air purifier, claiming that it can absorb and neutralize odors and harmful substances in the air