Premium barbecue charcoal made in Penacova from invasive Portuguese acacia: more heat, less smoke and long-lasting embers. You grill better; the forest says thank you.
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Produced by slow pyrolysis from invasive acacia, EKOOLOGY biochar has over 94% fixed carbon — and that changes everything about your barbecue.
Far superior to traditional charcoal: you use less charcoal per barbecue and spend less.
Less waiting, more time at the table. Embers ready in 15–20 minutes, with no chemicals.
Very low moisture and high fixed carbon: clean, stable, safe embers.
Quality control removes dust and small particles. What you buy is real charcoal.
Slow pyrolysis strips the wood's volatile compounds. Clean flavour, healthy cooking.
Made from invasive acacia: every bag removes wildfire fuel and gives space back to native species.
A barbecue was never just food. It's the Sunday that gathers three generations at the same table, the street party that gets the whole neighbourhood dancing, the friends who stay until the embers die out. We make the charcoal; you make the party.
The journey every EKOOLOGY bag makes — from invaded forest to your grill.
Acacia is one of Portugal's most invasive species: it smothers the native forest, dries out the soil and burns like gunpowder.
In Penacova we remove acacia from the forest: every bag takes wildfire fuel away and gives space back to native species.
We turn it into what it does best — dense, high-energy wood — through slow pyrolysis powered by solar energy. The result: over 94% fixed carbon.
More heat, less smoke and embers that last. And, in partnership with WWF Portugal (ANP), a percentage of sales funds the reforestation of cleared areas.
How much charcoal for 8 people? How long for a whole sea bream? Direct or indirect heat? Our Griller's Manual answers everything — and Chef Kool, this site's assistant, helps you in real time.
Open the Manual| On the grill | Embers | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sardines | Hot | 3–4 min/side |
| Picanha (3 cm) | Medium-hot | 4–5 min/side |
| Whole sea bream | Medium | 8–10 min/side |
| Asparagus | Medium | 4–6 min |
The same forest, the same care: EKOOLOGY Pellets come from our dedicated plant in Penacova with ENplus® A1 certification — high calorific power and low ash content, for stoves, fireplaces and boilers.
Discover the pelletsSummer, family, friends, celebration — that's the EKOOLOGY mood. Share your moments with #GrelhaKool.
Through a network of specialist retailers across Portugal — and in every Aldi store, where our biochar wears the house brand (organic BBQ charcoal) so it can reach everyone. For professional orders — restaurants, grill houses, hospitality — talk to us.
