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Why does honey rarely spoil?

Confirmed Science of food · Verified 2026-10-31 · WWV-TV-FD-006

Answer

Low water, high acidity and natural hydrogen peroxide

Few microbes survive in it. Sealed honey can stay edible for a very long time.

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