Beanpod Soy Basic candles are manufactured with state of the art CLEANBURN TM technology. Candles made from soy wax don't give off the soot and fumes that paraffin candles do. Soy Basics candles burn more slowly and longer, on average a third longer than leading paraffin candles. Soy wax burns cooler, which allows a natural cotton wick to be utilized instead of potentially dangerous metal-based wicks. Soy Basics candles also come in a variety of pleasing fragrances and colors.