Ans: Yes, they do add some flavor to your food while cooking on it. But you have to choose the right charcoal variety for your grill to get a rich, deep taste to your food. Here the quality and the quantity of the coals in a charcoal grill will help you to create different cooking zones. Either like cooking directly over coals or move to less hot coals for smoky taste and gentle cooking. Thus, most people believe that grilling over charcoal will generate an authentic taste for their food.