Tag: Honey myths

Archaeologists have discovered edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs, thousands of years after it was sealed. This remarkable fact indicates that, yes, you can eat 2 year old expired honey, provided it has been stored correctly. The 'expiration date' on the label is more about quality than safety.

According to ancient Ayurvedic texts, heating honey initiates a negative chemical change, with some practitioners classifying it as a 'slow poison'. This ancient wisdom offers a key reason why shouldn't honey be mixed with hot water, and modern science provides supporting evidence for avoiding high temperatures.

According to the Codex Alimentarius, a collection of internationally recognized food standards, honey is deemed safe for consumption, but heating it excessively can increase the concentration of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). This has fueled a popular misconception and led many to question, 'Is honey poisonous when cooked?'