Maple pucks

[Oldman]

I just open a pack of Maple pucks and man did they shed. If I just moved one in my hand around in the air the stuff kept falling off. Anyone else seen this?
 
They have been kept in my office so moisture is not a problem.

Olds

[Habanero Smoker]

Out of all the pucks, Maple is the most delicate. Every package of Maple that I every had, flaked a lot. What you are describing, always happens to me.

PS
I collect all the particles that have fallen off the pucks and store them in a plastic container. When I am grilling I place some of the collected particles in a smoke box, and close the lid, to give my grilled food some smoke flavor. As Bradley, I keep the mesquite separate, but not much falls off those pucks.

[JJC]

Same thing happens to me, Olds.  Still seems like 90% of the puck is still intact, however.  I sometimes use an extra puck or two when I'm using maple.

John
Newton MA

[oguard]

Only the maple pucks seem to be rather brittle.Iwonder if they are made a little different.Good idea Hab I will start saving the small particals.

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Catch it,Kill it,Smoke it

[Phone Guy]

That is a great idea. All the pucks "shed" a little and I never thought of saving the sheds for the grill. You guys are smart. This might be a good idea for a new post. " Tips and ideas" What do you think?