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pmillen

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Eating Pellet Ash?
« on: August 08, 2019, 11:58:40 AM »
I periodically read a comment where someone writes about having a clean firepot after completing a cook.  A typical one was made when comparing two pits, "I find that the firepot cleanout is easy, and not as often as you might think.  The fan seems to keep it blown out of serious ash buildup."

So, where does this ash go?  Does all of it go out the chimney?

Do you see it sitting around on the pit's insides?

Is it reasonable to assume that an equal amount is sitting on our food?

How much wood ash are we eating?  How much should we be eating?
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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2019, 12:16:23 PM »
Most of the ash gets blown out of the firepot and collects in the bottom of the smoker. On the Memphis, very little makes it to the food area. On some grills, I've seen more ash landing on the food. I don't think it's a concern with the small quantity that we get.
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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2019, 01:14:00 PM »
Never had a problem or really given it much thought about ash on food.
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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2019, 01:56:04 PM »
Quote from: triplebq on August 08, 2019, 01:14:00 PM
Never had a problem or really given it much thought about ash on food.

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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2019, 02:43:01 PM »
Most of ash is on the bottom of the pit.  Not much seen above.  Lot depends on the type of pellet.  One brand I tested leaves more ash up above.  It has the most bark in it. 
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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2019, 02:53:18 PM »
I will try and answer this.

Coata Rica. Very little.

Almost all of it.

No.

Probably less then 1.0g over the course of a month.  I have no idea.



Quote from: pmillen on August 08, 2019, 11:58:40 AM
So, where does this ash go?  Does all of it go out the chimney?

Do you see it sitting around on the pit's insides?

Is it reasonable to assume that an equal amount is sitting on our food?

How much wood ash are we eating?  How much should we be eating?
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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2019, 05:22:55 PM »
Quote from: triplebq on August 08, 2019, 01:14:00 PM
Never had a problem or really given it much thought about ash on food.

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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2019, 07:44:58 PM »

  It's  composed of a large amount of calcium carbonate ( good for bone structure) and has several minerals, so it's nutritious. Just an added benefit of cooking with wood.
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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2019, 11:02:46 PM »
And Creosote, and soot, and nitrosamines ???
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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2019, 01:06:47 AM »
Eat more kale. Kale fixes everything...
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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2019, 01:53:08 PM »
I'm sure it's known to cause cancer in the state of California but I don't worry about it. I live in Washington.
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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2019, 02:49:08 PM »
I'm thinking kale has a warning on it in California. :rotf:
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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2019, 05:13:47 PM »
Quote from: GREG-B on August 09, 2019, 02:49:08 PM
I'm thinking kale has a warning on it in California. :rotf:

If it doesn't it should.  :puke:
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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2019, 07:50:16 PM »
Quote from: ArborAgent on August 09, 2019, 01:53:08 PM
I'm sure it's known to cause cancer in the state of California but I don't worry about it. I live in Washington.
I'll bet the reminder is on the pellet sack.
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Re: Eating Pellet Ash?
« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2019, 08:12:23 PM »
If ash on their food concerns anyone, I would suggest not cooking on a pellet grill.  To me, I don't care.  I will take the limited risk.
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