lack Charcoal Cheese? Yes that's right! Black cheese. Our most unusual but most popular cheddar infused with edible activated charcoal, a unique addition to any cheese board. What is Activated Charcoal? Activated charcoal is now very popular and has many different uses. It has a number of health benefits and is often used by health professionals for a wide array of remedies. You can now find many rave reviews for activated charcoal being used to help remove harmful toxins from the body. It has also been reported that it may be able to assist kidney function. Activated charcoal is also often found in water filtration systems, air filters, and respiratory masks. Activated charcoal is now used in many foods; these include cakes, bread, icing, drinks, cocktails, ice cream, and of course CHEESE! Charcoal is known to give food a smoky and earthy taste, with the black colouring giving the food an exotic and fashionable appearance.