The chemical secrets that help keep honey fresh for so long

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The chemical secrets that help keep honey fresh for so long

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Mildly Interesting@lemmy.world · 9 days ago

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Honey is a natural sweetener, and bacteria loves to feast on sugar. But honey is remarkably resistant to spoilage. What's behind its ability to beat the bugs?

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