Premium Quality Acacia (Lekkerruikpeul/Gum Arabic Tree) Longs

Product Details

• Moisture content


< 20% but mostly < 10%


• Cut size


Longs are cut between 80cm and 1m


The thickness of wood is 10 - 15 cm.


• Texture


Very dense structure with a beautiful grain and pretty appearance. It is a hard kernel wood which makes it perfect for burning.


• Density


Acacia is the best type of hardwood with an excellent density coming from the fact that they can withstand all types of climatic conditions.


• Form


The longs have amazing forms which make it exceptional for use in cultural rituals.


• Smell


Acacia wood has a cheerful and mesmerizing smell. It smells like honey and has a bright fragrance that spreads all around. The iris-like smell of acacia is very good at relieving stress or depression.


The smoke is aromatic and excellent to smoke and flavour meats and fish.


The wood also has antibacterial qualities.


• Colour


This Acacia wood has a deep reddish-brown colour which is most delightful and provides for a rich and tranquil feel.


• Weight


Since the acacia wood has a solid texture, the molecules are tightly packed together which weighs more. This is why the weight of acacia wood is a little higher as compared to other woods.


• Burning capability


It is an excellent wood for burning. It is hardwood hence it burns super hot. Burning Acacia wood is good because it is waterproof hence it burns really well. It produces intense heat.


Calorific Value: > 4500kcal/kg


Burn Value: 90-95%


Ash Content : < 0.5%