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 — and it was still edible What's the oldest food you've ever eaten? Drop it below 👇

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They found honey in a tomb — still good. Bacteria need moisture — honey has almost none. Bees add an enzyme that releases hydrogen peroxide — a natural preservative. And its acidity? Low enough pH to kill almost any microbe. Three defences working together — bacteria simply can't survive. Follow along — there's so much more like this.