I dont know how long i have had this honey, it could be a few years, its really dark.. it was unopened but it didn't seem like it had much of a seal really? Should I be worried about botulusm?
As long as u dont get the pressure pop when u take lid off u should bee good.
micknick0000
If it appears normal, just darker, I wouldn’t be alarmed.
Honey is known to turn dark occasionally.
If it still has it’s flavor I’d say use it!
me_too_999
Honey always contains botulism spores.
That’s why you can’t feed it to babies. (Or immune compromised)
Fortunately, (pure) honey generally has too low a moisture content for the bacteria to grow and produce significant toxins. (Unless it’s been cut by unscrupulous producers)
(Commercial honey is sometimes cut with corn syrup or other fillers)
that-guyl6142
Thats the usual give away on honey. I have some from 10 yr ago when i started keepin bees. It gets darker an flavor changes over years. They actually found sum in egypt tomb that was still good
v8vixen
Was anybody else wondering about the tooth in the jar?
HighTurning
Just a thought, are you sure it wasn’t this dark when you bought it?
I bought some specialty honey that is harvested after the flowering season of some trees that make bees produce some molases dark honey, and it’s so different and tasty.
No-Friendship44
Check your metric conversion. 23 ounces = 0.652 kg.
blue_farm_
There is honey from ancient Egypt that’s still good
Honey has demonstrated antimicrobial properties and has a proven medicinal use for wound healing. It contains a variety of compounds that contribute to its antibacterial and antifungal effects.
Medicinal Applications:
Wound Care:
Medical-grade honey is used to treat infected wounds and burns because it can clear infection, reduce inflammation, and promote faster healing.
Antibiotic Resistance:
Studies show honey can effectively combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, making it a promising alternative treatment.
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As long as u dont get the pressure pop when u take lid off u should bee good.
If it appears normal, just darker, I wouldn’t be alarmed.
Honey is known to turn dark occasionally.
If it still has it’s flavor I’d say use it!
Honey always contains botulism spores.
That’s why you can’t feed it to babies. (Or immune compromised)
Fortunately, (pure) honey generally has too low a moisture content for the bacteria to grow and produce significant toxins. (Unless it’s been cut by unscrupulous producers)
(Commercial honey is sometimes cut with corn syrup or other fillers)
Thats the usual give away on honey. I have some from 10 yr ago when i started keepin bees. It gets darker an flavor changes over years. They actually found sum in egypt tomb that was still good
Was anybody else wondering about the tooth in the jar?
Just a thought, are you sure it wasn’t this dark when you bought it?
I bought some specialty honey that is harvested after the flowering season of some trees that make bees produce some molases dark honey, and it’s so different and tasty.
Check your metric conversion. 23 ounces = 0.652 kg.
There is honey from ancient Egypt that’s still good
If you’re younger than 2, yes.
[If 3000 year old honey is safe to eat, i’m sure this is fine](https://localhivehoney.com/blogs/blog/historical-honey-ancient-egypt#:~:text=Among%20wine%2C%20jewelry%20and%20weapons,edible%20after%203%2C000%20long%20years)
Honey has demonstrated antimicrobial properties and has a proven medicinal use for wound healing. It contains a variety of compounds that contribute to its antibacterial and antifungal effects.
Medicinal Applications:
Wound Care:
Medical-grade honey is used to treat infected wounds and burns because it can clear infection, reduce inflammation, and promote faster healing.
Antibiotic Resistance:
Studies show honey can effectively combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, making it a promising alternative treatment.
No bro, it’s honey.