Can honey actually last forever? 🍯 Its high sugar content, low water content, and natural acidity make it difficult for bacteria to survive. Some sealed honey has even remained edible for thousands of years. But one thing can still ruin it.
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Honey has an exceptionally long shelf life because it's almost pure sugar, contains very little water, and is naturally acidic. Archaeologists have even found sealed honey that was still edible after thousands of years.