=== The product === An 8kg bag of individually wrapped 1kg parcels of charcoal. Each parcel of charcoal is covered in wrapping which is coated to allow it to be lit at one edge and then light the whole wrapping and burn the charcoal making it simple to start off a barbecue. === The packaging === Each 1kg parcel is individually wrapped in wrapping and these are then contained in a large bag. The bag is black with a chilli pepper on the front which is a little different from the usual charcoal packaging which is good. The packaging is quite simple but it's easy to understand and spot in the store which is always good. === How ...  Read the complete review

The most important thing to consider when buying charcoal to use with your bbq is not just the price. Ease of lighting and quality of the product itself is a very important factor. But mostly having tried many different types of bbq fuel that has come packed in a variety of ways I have come to the conclusion that one product shines through way over an above others and sadly it isn't the Homebase Instant Lighting Charcoal that I am reviewing here. Homebase sell a variety of products once bbq weather is upon us and their own brand Instant Lighting Charcoal is just one of those. The product is something that does have its uses but isn't for the die hard bbq chef. ...  Read the complete review