B&B Charcoal's Natural Oak/Hickory Briquets are favored by champion pitmasters. They burn slowly or intensely, offering a mild, versatile flavor. Crafted from charred hardwood and vegetable starch, with no chemicals, they produce excellent smoke flavor. The mild taste is ideal for any protein, and they're 100% natural, burning hotter, longer, and cleaner. California residents: see Prop 65 warnings.