Food for Thought #266
Drop of Honey (Flickr Creative Commons)
Honey is an unfavorable environment for bacteria and other micro-organisms to grow due to its low pH (3.2 – 4.5). Its low pH level is caused by its high acidity and low water content. This means honey will not go bad when stored, but the flavors that characterize the honey dissipate with time, although stronger flavored honey such as buckwheat and heather tend to survive longer.
Facts were gathered from BenefitsofHoney.com and an article called The Goodness of Honey by Lisa Kaaki.
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I’m delighted to hear that, glad you thought it was interesting. I remember second guessing my grandmother for keeping honey for so long. Thanks for commenting Stephanie! =]
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Very interesting! I’ve always wondered this about honey as it takes me a long time to go through a bottle!
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