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

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Archaeologists found 3000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs — still perfectly edible What's the oldest food you've ever eaten? Drop it below 👇

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Archaeologists cracked open an Egyptian tomb and found edible honey. Honey has almost no water — bacteria and mould need moisture to survive. Bees also add an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide — a natural antimicrobial. Here's the catch — introduce water and honey can ferment and spoil fast. Honey's acidity — its low pH — makes it hostile to nearly every microbe known. Follow for more wild food science you didn't learn in school.