I just bought a jar of “100% pure honey” with an expiration date of 2027. What gives? I thought honey never expires.

Question

Yes it says “expiration date 2027” not just “best before”. There is only one ingredient which is pure honey so it has no additives. Is it even possible for honey to expire and under what circumstances? It is famous for being a food that supposedly doesn’t expire ever.

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Food labeling laws and not wanting to have any legal risks basically.

And on honey it’s usually a best before date not a use by date so not an expiry date as such.

The container may play a part if its plastic but typically pure honey is stored in glass jars.