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Why honey lasts so long—and why the lid matters

Honey normally has too little available water for yeasts and molds to grow. But it absorbs moisture from the air, so a tight lid helps prevent spoilage.

Sugar crystals are different: that grainy texture alone doesn’t mean your honey has gone bad.

Source: extension.psu.edu

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