these coals are really good if you light um right! light um points down first then flip um when coal is about half lit, this will prevent cracks - smokes great and doesn't smell bad at all :D
We really liked these coals, the vent design is great, they lasted a long time and were clean burning with no smell or taste but my husband and I both got terrible headaches 10 minutes in and one in three boxes we bought cracked in half when lit,which defeated the purpose of the signature 'vent'
These coals light faster than cocos and smell less :