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The honey that outlasts almost everything
Low water, high acidity and a helpful enzyme make honey one of the most stable foods we know.
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Every issue begins with a simple question: why? This one is about the everyday science hiding in plain sight, from honey that never seems to spoil to the lightning overhead.
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Low water, high acidity and a helpful enzyme make honey one of the most stable foods we know.
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