Honey is pretty much the only food on planet earth that does not spoil while in an edible state. Provided the honey has been appropriately stored – that is – well sealed and in a dry place, honey can last almost indefinitely. In fact, the Smithsonian has reported that pots of honey were recently discovered in Egyptian tombs. Scientists estimate that honey is thousands of years old and still edible! As honey is hygroscopic, it needs to remain below 18% moisture content, or it can ferment.