TIL that archaeologists routinely find edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs - the stuff never spoils, due to extremely low water-content, very low pH, and hydrogen peroxide (made by an enzyme in...

www.smithsonianmag.com The Science Behind Honey’s Eternal Shelf Life

A slew of factors—its acidity, its lack of water and the presence of hydrogen peroxide—work in perfect harmony, allowing the sticky treat to last forever

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Original Title: TIL that archaeologists routinely find edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs - the stuff never spoils, due to extremely low water-content, very low pH, and hydrogen peroxide (made by an enzyme in the bees' stomachs). How Cool!

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TIL that archeologists have found perfectly edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs. In fact, honey never spoils thanks to its low moisture, its acidity and hydrogen peroxide in it.

www.smithsonianmag.com /science-nature/the-science-behind-honeys-eternal-shelf-life-1218690/

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