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Why does honey never go off?

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  • steve
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    It is down to it's chemical composition. Although fluid it does not contain foreign moisture such as water. that means it is not contaminated with bacteria so if put in a sealed jar would have an indefinite shelf life.

  • Jen
    Lv 6
    2 years ago

    According to this article, it's because it has high acidity and sugar content.

    http://tophealthnews.net/honey-expire-not-expirati...

  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    Because it is too good to last long (:

  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    because its not explosive

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