Blog|Articles|May 3, 2024
Honey shelf life
Fun fact! Honey can have an incredible shelf life due to its low moisture content and acidic pH. Click to learn more!
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Honey can have an incredible shelf life due to its low moisture content and acidic pH. This means that it creates an environment that is unfavorable for the growth of bacteria and other microorganism. Achaeologists have even discovered pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that were still edible after 3,000 years.
Source: Geiling, N. The Science Behind Honey’s Eternal Shelf Life. Smithsonian Magazine. August 22, 2013. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-science-behind-honeys-eternal-shelf-life-1218690/ (accessed 2024-05-03)
Written with the assistance of AI and verified for accuracy.
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