Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still edible.
Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still edible.
Honey does not spoil, with 3,000-year-old samples found in Egyptian tombs still edible
. Its longevity is due to a unique composition: low moisture (under 18%), high acidity (pH 3–4.5), and bees' enzymes (glucose oxidase) producing hydrogen peroxide, creating an antimicrobial environment that prevents bacteria and fungi from surviving.
