Why honey never expires?

Although the expiry date on a honey bottle may say that it will expire in a year and a half, eating this food past the expiration date is often perfectly safe.

If stored properly (in a sealed contained away from humidity), honey has a shelf life of, well, forever. This is due to honey's hygroscopy and low pH, two qualities that make it difficult for the sticky substance to spoil.

Honey in its natural form is very low in moisture. Very few bacteria or microorganisms can survive in an environment like that, they just die.

Don't worry if your honey starts looking cloudy. Crystallization is a natural process affected by temperature, the ratio of glucose and fructose, and pollen. Crystallized honey is still delicious and safe to eat, but if you'd rather go for the original, simply place the container in a bowl of warm water and stir.

Ask the archeologists who sampled a bit of the honey they found in 3,000-year old Egyptian tombs - it wasn't spoiled at all! Apparently the ancient Egyptians were big fans, using honey as a sweetener, preservative, and medicinal remedy. They were definitely onto something - honey is a true superfood.

Raw, unprocessed honey has tons of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

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