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Honey can be kept without decaying?

Honey has a very low moisture content. That is why is can last so long without spoiling.


Can mold grow on honey?

Honey is a natural preservative and will not grow mold. It can be kept for a very long time and does not need to be refrigerated.


How long will honey last?

Honey that has been produced properly and has a low moisture content will theoretically last forever.If it has been produced properly, it can last forever.foreverforever.Practically forever. If honey is kept refrigerated, it will stay good for a very long time. If it is not kept refrigerated, it may crystallize, forming a kind of sugar.forever


How long can a Honey baked roasted turkey breast which has not been opened be kept in the refrigerator?

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How long does honey take to evaporate?

It would take 24 hrs to evaporate if kept under sunlight, since its density is thick.


Why can honey be kept for a long time?

Honey is a very pure substance and needs no preservatives. It is a saturated, or even super-saturated, sugar solution with a water content of around 17 per cent. It is hygroscopic and any bacteria entering honey are dessicated and killed. For the same reason, mould spores are unable to develop. As long as honey is kept in a sealed container to prevent it absorbing water from the atmosphere, it can be stored for many years. Indeed, honey has been discovered in a sealed pot in an Egyptian pyramid and was still edible. The anti-bacterial properties of honey have been known for centuries. One of the first things the Romans used to do when then invaded a new area was to commandeer honey from the local hives to use as a wound dressing. Researchers are again looking into the use of honey to deal with some skin infections.


Does honey ever become unsafe to eat?

No. Honey properly extracted and bottled will theoretically last for ever. Jars of honey bought in a supermarket will have a 'sell by' date, but this is just to abide by the law. It will not become unsafe to eat as long as it has been kept in hygienic conditions.


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So they can travel from their hive which is usually kept in high places to protect it's self from predators or enemies such as another bee colony. Their wings are also so they can fly long distances to get pollen from flowers to make their honey.


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