KAL Charcoal, 280 mg, 100 Capsules Review
Our verdict
A no frills vegetarian capsule from a long running supplement brand, best suited to shoppers who just want a plain charcoal capsule without added features.
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Buyers who prefer vegetarian capsules and want a simple, unflavored charcoal supplement without extra ingredients or marketing claims.
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You are looking for a product with a large, well documented review base or specific stated benefits on the label.
- Form Veg Cap
- Count 100 Count
- Flavor Unflavored
- Priced 19% below the category median ($14.99 across 63 tracked models)
Pros
- Vegetarian capsule shell
- Unflavored, simple format
- Strong 4.6 average rating
- Established supplement brand
Cons
- Smaller review base than some competitors in this category
- No stated benefits or diet labeling listed
- Recent purchase data not available for this listing
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 370 owner ratings
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Popularity2.5/5
370 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home health monitors: bathroom scales, blood pressure monitors, pregnancy and ovulation tests, thermometers, body composition monitors, stethoscopes, glucose monitors and pulse oximeters we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
KAL's charcoal capsules are a basic offering: 280 mg per capsule, 100 veg caps to a bottle, unflavored. The listing does not attach specific stated benefits or diet claims beyond the vegetarian capsule shell, which keeps the product description minimal compared to some competitors that lean on marketing language.
Priced around 12 dollars, it sits close to other capsule options in this category. Its review count is more modest at roughly 370, with a solid 4.6 average rating, though reported recent purchase volume was not available at the time of this review.
For shoppers who want a straightforward charcoal capsule without added flavoring, diet callouts, or bundled claims, this is a pared down option from a brand that has been in the supplement space for decades.
Specifications
| Form | Veg Cap |
|---|---|
| Count | 100 Count |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
Performance notes
This is a veg cap format supplement dosed at 280 mg per capsule, 100 count per bottle, unflavored. The listing does not include supplement type, diet, or benefit callouts beyond the vegetarian capsule material.
What buyers say
A 4.6 average rating from about 370 reviews suggests consistent satisfaction, though the smaller sample size means it has less data behind it than some higher volume competitors.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this capsule vegetarian?
Yes, the listing specifies veg caps, meaning the capsule shell itself is vegetarian rather than gelatin based.
How much charcoal is in each capsule?
Each capsule is dosed at 280 mg. The bottle contains 100 capsules total.
Does this product list specific health benefits?
The listing does not call out specific stated benefits beyond being a charcoal supplement. As with any supplement, this is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition, and a healthcare professional can advise on whether it fits your needs.