What is Mangrove charcoal?

- Mangrove charcoal is a type of bio-charcoal made by carbonizing the trunk and branches of mangrove trees in a low-oxygen environment. This method preserves the high carbon content and produces dense, solid charcoal with minimal breakage.

Basic specifications of mangrove charcoal:

- Moisture content: ≤ 5%

- Ash content: ≤ 3%

- Calorific value: 6,500 – 7,000 Kcal/kg

- Burning time: 3 – 5 hours depending on size

- Shape: stick form, 15 – 30 cm in length

What is the efficiency of mangrove charcoal?

- Mangrove charcoal has high combustion efficiency, strong and stable heat, making it suitable for both household and industrial use.

- Compared to regular wood charcoal or rice husk charcoal, mangrove charcoal burns longer, doesn’t spark, and produces less smoke.

- Though slightly more expensive, its superior performance makes mangrove charcoal more economical and safer in the long term.

Applications in agriculture:

- Mangrove charcoal is used in seafood smoking, drying agricultural products, or as an ingredient in organic fertilizer mixtures.

- Its ash contains natural minerals that can be spread in fields for soil improvement or used as a growing medium for plants.

Use for heating and furnaces:

- Mangrove charcoal is widely used in BBQ grills, rice paper ovens, sugar cooking stoves, and resorts with fireplaces or wood-burning stoves.

- Thanks to its low-smoke, low-odor characteristics, it is preferred by restaurants and hotels for its cleanliness and ability to preserve food flavor.

Applications in industry and export:

- Mangrove charcoal is one of Vietnam’s key export products to countries like Japan, South Korea, and the Middle East due to its stable quality and eco-friendliness.

Some examples of industries using Mangrove charcoal:

• Food processing plants (smoking, meat grilling)
• Ceramic kilns, agricultural drying ovens
• Medium and small-sized industrial boilers