Why Doesn’t Honey Spoil? – The Chemistry of Honey

Honey is something of an oddity, in that, unlike most foods, it doesn’t spoil over time. In fact, the oldest known sample of honey, found in an Ancient Egyptian tomb and dated to approximately 3000 years ago, was still perfectly edible (supposedly*). What is it, then, that gives honey thisĀ unusual property? To answer this question, … Continue reading Why Doesn’t Honey Spoil? – The Chemistry of Honey