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Honey found in 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs has still been edible. What keeps it from spoiling?

Past stat · 2026-06-21 UTC

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Honey is basically inhospitable to bacteria. It has almost no water for microbes to use, plus a natural acid and hydrogen peroxide content, so sealed jars can sit for thousands of years without spoiling.

Correct answer: Low moisture and natural hydrogen peroxide

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