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Honey is one of the few natural products that has virtually no expiration date. Despite being completely natural, it does not lose its taste or beneficial properties not only for years, but even for decades. Bee nectar is often called an «immortal» gift of nature that helps strengthen health, enhance beauty, and even improve mood.
Interesting facts about honey
The oldest honey ever discovered by archaeologists was found in Georgia. In the Borjomi region, during the excavation of an ancient burial mound, ceramic jars filled with honey were uncovered. The age of this honey exceeds 5,500 years.
In one of the southern regions of Italy, bronze containers with honey dating back more than 2,500 years were found in an underground sanctuary.
In the papyri of ancient Egyptian healers, bee products are mentioned as «honey bread», believed to save people from weakness, fatigue and «ailments of the soul».
These and many other discoveries indicate that humanity has been using honey since the dawn of civilization. Modern scientists continue to uncover new valuable properties of honey produced by hardworking bees.
Why honey never spoils
The unique ability of honey to resist spoilage is explained by the specific physical and chemical composition of this natural product. Honey contains very little water, has high acidity, and is rich in antibacterial and antiseptic compounds.
When bees produce honey, they remove almost all moisture from nectar, leaving no more than 15–20% water. This low moisture content makes it impossible for bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms to live and multiply.
In addition, honey contains hydrogen peroxide, which forms during enzymatic fermentation, as well as gluconic acid that creates an acidic environment (pH 3–4). These components act as natural preservatives, blocking the growth and activity of harmful microorganisms.
Laboratory studies of 3,000-year-old honey have confirmed that it retained its valuable properties and is still safe for consumption.
However, only high-quality, properly harvested honey can truly be considered “immortal.” If honey is extracted too early, its moisture content may exceed 20%, leading to fermentation. If poor-quality honey extractors are used during harvesting, honey may begin to oxidize soon after extraction, darkening and forming bubbles.
Such honey develops an unpleasant metallic taste and a sour, wine-like smell. It should not be consumed or used for cosmetic or herbal medicine purposes. Instead of benefits, it may cause heartburn, food poisoning, or even toxic liver damage.
Reliable honey extractors by CraftOil — the foundation of proper honey harvesting
CraftOil™ offers an excellent selection of plant oils and beekeeping equipment and supplies. Our website features a wide range of honey extractors of various types (radial and chordal) and capacities available for order at any time. All honey extractors are made entirely from certified food-grade stainless steel approved for use in the food industry.
Models such as MK9P (300), MRK-48/9cassette (230 mm), MR-60n, and others are equipped with intuitive remote control panels, multiple operating modes and programs, as well as reprogramming options. These fully automatic honey extractors do not require operator intervention or constant monitoring during operation.
CraftOil also offers a wide assortment of practical and highly durable PU foam beehives with different capacities. They are lightweight and completely resistant to external factors such as moisture, temperature fluctuations, and UV radiation.
To learn more about the advantages of our beehives or to choose the right honey extractor for your needs, simply leave a request on our website.
