The Eternal Shelf Life of Honey

Honey never spoils . Archaeologists found three thousand year old honey in Egyptian

tombs that was still perfectly edible . The reason is its unique chemistry

. Honey has very low moisture and high acidity which creates an environment where

bacteria cannot survive . Bees also add an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide

giving honey natural antibacterial properties . So that jar in your pantry could technically

last forever if stored properly . Ancient civilizations knew honey was special

but now we understand exactly why it ' s nature' s永 久 preservative .