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Which everyday food is often cited as the only one that essentially never spoils, since 3,000-year-old jars of it were found still edible in Egyptian tombs?
Answer
Honey
Honey's low water content and natural acidity create an environment hostile to bacteria and microorganisms, allowing sealed honey to remain edible indefinitely.
💡 Did you know?
Honey never spoils; archaeologists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs still edible due to its low water content.
Other options people guess
- Salt
- Sugar
- Vinegar
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- food
- ancient-egypt
- science
- honey
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