SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 39    C

Company News

The Economic Times

Company / The Economic Times

details

Scientists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs, and it was still edible

Ancient Egyptian honey, sealed in tombs for millennia, has sparked tales of enduring edibility. While direct evidence is scarce, the remarkable preservation of honey is attributed to its high sugar content, low water, and acidity, creating an inhospitable environment for microbes. Bees' enzymatic contributions, including hydrogen peroxide production, further enhance its antimicrobial properties. Though ancient honey's flavor and potency change, its survival highlights nature's ingenious preservation system.

20 Jun 2026 12:47 am