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How long does honey last?
Bee-made sweetener.
Quick answer
Pantry (room temp)
indefinite
Indefinite — honey is the longest-lasting food on earth
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Signs honey has gone bad
- •Crystallization is NORMAL — warm jar in hot water bath
- •Fermentation (rare with raw honey)
Storage tips
- ✓3000-year-old honey from Egyptian tombs is still edible
- ✓Crystallized? Place jar in warm water
- ✓Don't refrigerate — speeds crystallization
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Disclaimer: Times shown are USDA/FDA-recommended best quality periods, not absolute safety guarantees. Storage conditions, packaging, and food handling all affect actual shelf life. When in doubt, throw it out.