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How long does honey keep without spoilage? (sciencecards.org)
submitted 1 week ago by stuartml@piefed.social to c/ScienceOnlyFacts@lemmy.world
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3,000-year-old honey found in Egyptian tombs is still edible. This is because honey contains about 80% sugars with close to no free water. It contains hydrogen peroxide released slowly by the glucose oxidase enzyme. It is also acidic, with a pH between 3.2 and 4.5 which is close to vinegar. This combination of factors makes honey hostile to microbial life.

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[–] yakko@feddit.uk 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Honey fuckin rules

[–] jared@mander.xyz 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

For sure, my favorite bug vomit.

[–] guy@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

What's your second favourite?

[–] remotelove@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago

e904 shellac