The honey that outlasts almost everything
Low water, high acidity and a helpful enzyme make honey one of the most stable foods we know.
Low water, high acidity and a helpful enzyme make honey one of the most stable foods we know.
Too dry for microbes
Honey contains very little water, so most bacteria and moulds cannot grow in it.
Naturally acidic
Its acidity adds another barrier, and an enzyme added by bees produces small amounts of hydrogen peroxide.
Sealed honey can stay good for an extremely long time.
Storage still matters
Honey can absorb moisture if left open, which is why a tight lid keeps it at its best.
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