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Whole Foods Lump?

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greenenvy
greenenvy Posts: 87
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Anyone ever try this stuff? Picked up a bag today. 8.8lbs for $5.99

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/real-hardwood-charcoal


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  • bcrombie
    bcrombie Posts: 12
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    I have wondered this as well. 
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,231
    edited January 2015
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    Yes.

    Before my Egg it was my go-to lump for my Webber simply based on convenience.  Lump was certainly better than briquettes. 

    Since buying my Egg last May, and using it most every day, I went back and forth between BGE and Whole Foods.  I found Whole Foods burned faster, had more small pieces and dust and did not deliver the smokey BGE flavor. 

    Recently, I bought a bag of Whole Foods and thought I'd try Rockwood too. Once I tried Rockwood I set the Whole Foods aside and then used it for short cooks like burgers just to get rid of it. 

    I do like the Rockwood and will buy another bag before I buy BGE. I also want to try Nature-Glo and order some Ozark Oak to try. 

    Bottom line, Whole Foods is ok and would use with no hesitation for quick cooks but I would not risk a low and slow on it. There are better products out there, 
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • TonyA
    TonyA Posts: 583
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    If I remember correctly, WF lump is made by Cowboy brand.
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  • QDude
    QDude Posts: 1,052
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    I don't think this is lump.

    Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.

    XL BGE and a KBQ.

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  • Walt2015
    Walt2015 Posts: 583
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    I've used a few times and no major problems just on the small and ashy side. If I'm out of RW, I have no problem picking it up to hold me over.
    Memphis, TN ----> Chattanooga, TN
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,415
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    That's a surprising price from Whole Paycheck.
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    logchief said:

    That's a surprising price from Whole Paycheck.

    The price is subsidized by all the profits they rake in selling herbal supplements to retards.

    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • greenenvy
    greenenvy Posts: 87
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    I just finally figured out that lump is different from charcoal/briquettes. Seems obvious, in hindsight.

    “your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential

    LBGE in SATX

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