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Tallow candles and Kashrut
There are candles that are made from beef tallow (https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/01/tallow-emergency-candles.html). If one were to burn one, residue and soot from incomplete combustion could end up on the walls, and, I assume, if one burned the candle near dishes, on those dishes.
Does residue from a beef-fat (or other treif fat) candle impact the kashrut status of dishes? Does it have to be visible? Is there a minimum amount required before one has to worry?
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Residue from such candles would be a problem for kashrus. However, as long as there is no connected 'liquid stream' from the source candle to the dishes, you can simple scrub off any residue and the dish would be considered kosher. Source: Yoreh Deah 92:9
As far as how much residue, anything practically discernible would be a problem. If it could be felt, seen, or otherwise recognized, it would need to be removed.
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