You have eaten tofu, dip into some soy sauce and drank soya milk. Now watch as you light its wick. Yes, the soy bean has turned into something you can light with a matchstick.
Well, soy beans turned into candles is a novel idea, but what do the soy jar candles offer that the paraffin or the beeswax counterpart can’t? What makes the candles from soya better than those from the oil rig or beehive? Well, here are some reasons why and here are some of them.
For Health Reasons
There several reasons why many people prefers soya jar candles over its paraffin brother. One of the main reasons is the health reasons. Soya candles are made from soybean. They are non-toxic, which is good for babies and people with allergies. Paraffin wax candles, when burned are known to emit formaldehyde, acrolein and acetaldehyde, all of them identified as potential carcinogens. Moreover, soy jar candles have cotton wick, compared to paraffin or beeswax candles that are known to contain lead.
For Environmental Reasons
Another reason to prefer soy jar candles from the paraffin or beeswax jar candle is for environmental reasons. Soy candles burns much cleaner than paraffin or beeswax candles, while the former emit less soot and less chemicals compared to the latter. This eliminates the stains that can accumulate on your walls, ceilings carpets, curtains, etc. due to prolonged exposure to paraffin candles. Soy waxes are biodegradable and can be easily cleaned using soap and water. Moreover, soy candles (even the wick) comes from renewable and agriculturally sustainable sources, meaning you don’t deplete the world’s oil reserve with prolonged use of soy-based candles.
For Aesthetic Reasons
Soy jar candles are also preferred for its aesthetic value. Since it burns cleaner than the conventional candles, it doesn’t stain where you put them. This means you don’t have to clean candleholders, cabinets, walls, ceilings, etc. more often. Moreover, soy candles have lower melting point, allowing soy-based jar candles to burn slowly and completely the way jar candles should. Generally, soy-based candles burn 20%-50% longer than paraffin or beeswax candles. Slower and complete burning also permits effective scent throw if you are using soy candles for your potpourri. This smells not only fragrance, but also value for your money.
For Financial Reasons
And lastly, soybean candles can potentially help US farmers earn their keep. True, soya is credited to farmers in the Asian continent, but the top soya growers can be found in the Untied States in fact, US is the world biggest producer of soya bean, amounting to 87 million metric tons every year. If the demand for paraffin candles shifts to soybean, that means an additional demand of 30,000 metric tons of soybeans every year.
