eli5: Why does honey “never” go bad?

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eli5: Why does honey “never” go bad?

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Answer 1

Sugar is a fairly stable product that doesn’t break down on its own. A concentrated sugar solution is inhospitable to microbial life. So no bacteria etc that can grow in or on it to “spoil” it.

Hence a properly sealed container of honey keeps for a very long time. Doesn’t need refrigeration etc.