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Honey has extraordinary longevity and archaeologists have found ancient honey in Egyptian tombs, but the claim that honey "never spoils" is an exaggeration as it can degrade under certain conditions.

Confidence
85%
Claim
Honey never spoils — archaeologists have found edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs.
Sources (4)
  1. smithsonianmag.com

    Scientists have found that honey's chemical composition, low moisture content, and acidic pH create an environment where bacteria and spoilage cannot survive.

  2. britannica.com

    Honey's long shelf life is due to its low moisture content, acidic pH, and hydrogen peroxide content, which together create an environment where few microorganisms can survive.

  3. en.wikipedia.org

    Among the items found in the tomb were containers of honey, still edible after over 3,000 years.

  4. en.wikipedia.org

    Honey is a sweet, viscous food substance made by honey bees... It is low in moisture content (typically 18-20%) and has a highly acidic pH (3.4-6.1), which makes it unfavorable for bacteria...

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