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The claim is largely true but slightly overstated: honey can remain edible for thousands of years under proper conditions, and ancient honey has been found in Egyptian tombs, though 'never spoils' is an absolute that ignores potential spoilage if honey is improperly stored.

Confidence
78%
Claim
Honey never spoils — archaeologists have found edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs.
Sources (4)
  1. en.wikipedia.org

    Food offerings including honey were commonly placed in Egyptian tombs as provisions for the afterlife, and preserved examples have been recovered by archaeologists.

  2. nationalgeographic.com

    Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still preserved, demonstrating honey's incredible longevity.

  3. smithsonianmag.com

    Honey's low moisture, high acidity, and natural hydrogen peroxide production make it one of the only foods that can theoretically last forever when properly stored.

  4. en.wikipedia.org

    Honey has a low moisture content and acidic pH, creating an inhospitable environment for bacteria and microorganisms, giving it an extremely long shelf life.

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Checked at
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