What You Need to Know
Dry distillation is the heating of solid materials to produce gaseous products. The method may involve pyrolysis or thermolysis, or it may not.
Key Parameters
Temperature
300°C
200°C - 400°C
Time
1 hour
30 minutes - 2 hours
Equipment
Heat sourceDistillation apparatusCollection vessel
Steps
- 1.
Japanese Binchotan charcoal (Japan): Creates high-quality cooking fuel with clean burn
- 2.
Scandinavian smoked meats (Nordic countries): Imparts traditional smoky flavor
- 3.
Chinese medicinal herbs (China): Extracts active compounds for traditional medicine