{"product_id":"premium-binchotan-japanese-white-charcoal-kishu-region-紀州備長炭-2kg","title":"Premium Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal Kishu Region (紀州備長炭) 2KG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item ships to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eAUSTRALIA ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal Kishu Region (紀州備長炭) 2KG, \u003cspan\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euthentic Japanese white charcoal from Kishu (Wakayama). The premium verison and regular version are from the same maker, only difference is that each charcoal block of premium version is a lot bigger, resulting in a even more steady heat release. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is Japanese Binchotan, and there is Kishu Binchotan. Kishu is the reigon where Binchotan was originally made. Japan produces 1800 tons of Binchotan annually, yet only 3% is from Kishu. It is so premium that there is a movement to distinglish Kishu Binchotan from others (from Japan), per \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWikipeida\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of Kishu Binchotan is considered superior than other regions and command a hefty premium as well. K\u0026amp;S, through is strong channels, is able to secure a small quantity of Kishu Binchotan for the Australian market. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis video below shows how the Kishu Binchotan is made. Note that our Kishu Binchotan has the identical packaging as the ones in the video. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DopSp5ofyi0?start=431\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/KNSbichontan_600x600.jpg?v=1581054206\" alt=\"K\u0026amp;S Kishu Binchotan\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Kishu Binchotan, K\u0026amp;S stock, Sydney)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e==== \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Binchotan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinchotan (備長炭), also known as Japanese white charcoal, is considered the most premium charcoal used for traditional cooking. It is produced using Japanese Ubame oak trees in a special Bincho Klin at around 1000 degrees Celsius, for up to 14 days. A very time-consuming process.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting charcoal is almost 100% carbon, Binchotan therefore producing very little smoke when burning, and leaving little ash and have a special metallic sound when tapping together. It is able to produce a very high heat (about 1200 degrees) and maintain a steady heat release for serval hours. Pure (without odour), high heat and long-lasting heat release really brings out the favour of the food, as a result, Binchotan is loved by top Japanese Yakitori restaurants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe total production of Binchotan in Japan is about 1800 tons per year. Consumers should pay attention to those non-authentic “Binchotan” produced outside of Japan with timber other than Ubame Oak using non-traditional techniques. Such charcoal cannot produce enough heat and burns out very quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its high hardness, it is quite hard to light up the charcoal. It is advised to first light up the charcoal on a gas burner before transferred into the grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse outdoors or in a well ventilated area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe charcaol will light up for hours, please make sure the fire is fully extinglished after use. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z5xo65Tppqo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tIBjW7reOp0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\"\u003ehttps:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\"\u003ehttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives and Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32140943196297,"sku":"BINCHOTAN_KISHU_PRIUM_2KG","price":74000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/36.png?v=1779408995","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/premium-binchotan-japanese-white-charcoal-kishu-region-%e7%b4%80%e5%b7%9e%e5%82%99%e9%95%b7%e7%82%ad-2kg","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}