Smoking wood pellets follow a different process from that of making woods for smoking or barbecuing.
Wood pellets are in most cases made from the by-products of mills. Originally used as a source of fuel and heat, pellets have used in cooking and grilling. They are made of wood. This wood is sawdust from mills. The sawdust undergoes tremendous pressure and is compressed.
To hold this compressed sawdust together, the naturally occurring compound from trees, lignin, serves as an adhesive. After compression, it is forced through holes to form the desired shape. The compound lignin binds the sawdust together to form wooden pellets. These clean, dry and combustible pellets produce a distinct, smoky flavor that enhances the taste of your food.