Does honey actually never spoil? Yes, honey truly never spoils due to its unique natural properties which include, extremely low water content, high sugar concentration, acidity (low pH), and the presence of hydrogen peroxide. This creates an environment where bacteria and fungi can't survive, allowing it to remain edible for thousands of years if stored properly.
Listen to this: The oldest honey ever found dates back 5,500 years, discovered in ceramic vessels in ancient tombs in Georgia, predating the famous honey from Tutankhamun's tomb by about 2,000 years, with archaeologists finding residues of meadow, berry, and linden honey, showcasing honey's incredible natural preservative qualities.
Isn't that crazy. But here's the question. Would you eat honey that is so old? I mean technically it's not spoiled? Personally, I wouldn't it, but some archaeologists have tried some of the old honey and survived! So what else is special about honey, besides it doesn't spoil. Here's some interesting facts about honey you may not know.
- Did you know that honey comes in over 300 flavors? It all depends on what types of flowers the bees that produce the honey are visiting.
- Honey has been used for centuries to treat wounds and burns, even against tough bacteria like MRSA.
- One bee makes only about 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.
- Honey doesn’t only differ in flavors but also in colors. The flavor intensity is often linked with its color: light-colored honey is typically milder in taste. In comparison, darker honey tends to have a stronger, more robust flavor.
- A single bee colony makes 30-100 lbs/year; 2 million flowers are visited for 1 pound of honey.
So now you have a bit of honey knowledge. Wanna learn how bees actually make honey? Watch the video below.
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