Honey Found In Ancient Tombs Was Still Perfectly Edible

One food on your shelf basically never goes off, and this is why.

Archaeologists have opened jars of honey thousands of years old and found it still good to eat.

Honey is a near-impossible home for bacteria. It's low in water and naturally acidic.

Bees add an enzyme that produces tiny amounts of hydrogen peroxide, keeping spoilage at bay.

Sealed and kept dry, honey can outlast almost everything in your kitchen. It just needs a warm stir.