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Honey from 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs still edible

Original: 🍯 Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have tasted honey from 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs — and found it still perfectly

Archaeologists say honey discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs, some around 3,000 years old, remains perfectly edible today. Honey's low water content and natural acidity prevent bacteria from growing, meaning a sealed jar can essentially last forever. The fact is circulating widely as a striking example of natural food preservation, surprising many who assumed all food eventually spoils.

Why now: The surprising, well-sourced fact that ancient Egyptian honey never spoils is being widely shared and discussed.

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• 🍯 Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have tasted honey from 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs — and found it still perfectly edible. Its low water content and natural acidity keep bacteria at bay, so a sealed jar can last essentially forever. # science # food # history # didyouknow · eatrics · 4

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