TIL that archeologists have found perfectly edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs. In fact, honey never spoils thanks to its low moisture, its acidity and hydrogen peroxide in it.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-science-behind-honeys-eternal-shelf-life-1218690/

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halki@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 3y

TIL there's hydrogen peroxide in honey.

BobKerman3999@feddit.it · 10 pts · 3y (2 replies)
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delial@lemmy.sdf.org · 5 pts · 3y (1 reply)

The Brits ate all the mummies, and they seem just fine 🤷

lando55@vlemmy.net · 6 pts · 3y

I was going to eat that mummy!

Wander@yiffit.net · 2 pts · 3y

I believe it can spoil if exposed to high humidity or water.