Stick charcoal is directly made from branches of trees. While other types of charcoal is made from tree trunks, only tree branches are used in making stick charcoal. LavCal Stick Charcoal is is made from branches of Indonesian woods such as mangroves, halaban and tamarind. LavCal Stick Charcoal products are about 5-20 cm in length and 3-7 cm thick because only tree branches are used as raw material. It is 100% pure and natural, contains no chemicals or preservatives. LavCal Stick Charcoal is an all natural, high quality product that imparts your food with the very best flavor and taste. With it's similar size LavCal Stick Charcoal provides a homogeneous distribution of heat on your grill. It burns very hot, searing the meat and locking in the flavors. It lights very quickly and is ready to grill within 15 minutes. LavCal Lump Charcoal lasts longer than other charcoal you can find and with very little ash production it provides you a clean grilling experience.