Why Honey Never Expires - The Science Behind the World's Oldest Food

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Archaeologists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs — and it was still edible What's the oldest food you've ever eaten? Drop it below 👇

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Archaeologists cracked open a tomb and found edible honey. Honey's moisture content is so low, microbes simply can't grow in it. Bees actually add an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide — a natural preservative. Low moisture, natural acidity, and hydrogen peroxide — three layers that make honey nearly indestructible. Follow along — there's so much more weird food science to explore.