Excellent points .
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ATK // CC is not in the nuance business .
and Im sure there is a lot of nuance in BBQ fuel
you mentioned Kingsford has ' a distinctive odor '
I don't doubt it . is it still there when the charcoal has turned to ' white ash ? '
Im wondering what burns off and what's left after that
Id say , for the average enthusiast
the ATK//CC results suggest reliable brand name briquettes
are cheaper , get hotter , and last longer .
w more interest and experience , one can enjoy the nuance of
quality lump.
dont know what to make of the borax though .