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#03Food7 September 2026

Why does honey never spoil?

Happy cartoon honey jar giving a thumbs up, surrounded by a bee, honeycomb, and signs showing bacteria and water are blocked
Honey is almost pure sugar with barely any water, so bacteria can't survive in it. It's also slightly acidic and contains natural hydrogen peroxide. Sealed honey found in ancient Egyptian tombs was still edible after 3,000 years.
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