Olive Oil Without Supervision
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Question
Hello, I received olive oil from an Arab who made it at the village oil press. 1. Can the oil be used for consumption? 2. Can candles be lit with this oil? Thank you very much
Answer
There are many counterfeit olive oils, and it is very difficult to know if what was given to you is indeed olive oil or something else. Accordingly, it is difficult to know where its components came from. Therefore:
A. It is forbidden to use the oil for consumption. B. All oils are kosher for Hanukkah candles, but they do not fulfill the preference of lighting with olive oil, so even if there is doubt whether what you received is indeed olive oil, it is permitted to light with it.