Did you know that honey is one of the only foods that never goes bad? Archaeologists discovered 3,000-year-old pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs—and the honey was still perfectly edible!

Why Doesn’t Honey Spoil?
Honey has some unique properties that make it resistant to bacteria and spoilage:

1️⃣ Low Moisture Content – Bacteria and mold need moisture to grow, but honey is so thick and dense that it doesn’t provide the right conditions for them to survive.

2️⃣ Natural Acidity – Honey has a low pH (around 3-4.5), making it too acidic for most bacteria and microorganisms to thrive.

3️⃣ Hydrogen Peroxide Production – When honey comes into contact with moisture, it releases hydrogen peroxide, which acts as a natural preservative!

A Sweet Survival Tool
Because of its incredible preservation properties, honey has been used for centuries not just as a food but as medicine. Ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and Greeks, used it to treat wounds, infections, and sore throats.

Fun Honey Facts:
🐝 The oldest honey ever found was discovered in Georgia (the country) and dates back over 5,500 years!
🍯 A single honeybee produces only about 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.
🌍 Honey has been used in space! Astronauts took it on Apollo missions as a natural energy source.

So next time you drizzle honey on your toast, remember—you’re eating something that could literally last forever!