Honeycomb in honey - how long does it last?
I've got some nice honeycomb (submersed in honey) in a big jar, but the "best before" date was over 4 months ago! I was saving it for a year or two. Just realised the date is gone.
Any possibility it's still OK? Any way I can be sure?
Background for people who don't know much about expiration dates: Often expiration dates on food ("use by", "expires" or "best before") err on the conservative side, as the food producers can't guess very exactly when the food will turn bad.
So sometimes I'll eat a jar of something that lasts for 3-4 years on the shelf as much as a month or two after the date (expecially if it's a "best before" date, as that has a different meaning (by convention and possibly regulation, IIRC). But this is a bit long for me, so if anyone has some experience or good science for me...
Best Answer
Forever.
Honey, comb present or otherwise, does not go bad. It even acts as a preservative. The date you are seeing is solely referring to the "quality" degradation.
Completely edible honey has been found in 3,000 year old Egyptian tombs.
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How long does honeycomb last? Honeycomb will last for years, although it can start to crystallize over time. Some Drizzle Lovers enjoy the gooeyness that occurs when honeycomb crystallizes, but if that's not for you, throw it in the freezer to prevent crystallization.How long does honeycomb with honey last?
Honey and honeycomb do not expire. Ever. Unless the honeycomb is stored improperly or moisture is introduced to the container. Store honeycomb at room temperature in a sealed container or jar and your honeycomb will keep as long as it takes you to eat it (not long for a bee charmer).How long does it take for honeycomb to go bad?
Store in a sealed container somewhere cool and dry \u2013 not the fridge. The honeycomb will keep for a week. Try dipping the pieces of honeycomb in melted chocolate - they will keep for longer, about 1 month.Can you eat old honey comb?
In addition, the waxy cells can be chewed as a gum. Honeycomb is a natural product made by bees to store their larvae, honey, and pollen. All of the honeycomb can be eaten \u2014 including the waxy cells and raw honey they contain.Does honey with honeycomb need to be refrigerated?
Honeycomb is nothing more than beeswax and honey. So, the same storage rules apply \u2013 it can be stored like any raw honey. Place the honeycomb in an airtight container and keep it at room temperature. On the kitchen counter is a perfect storage place.More answers regarding honeycomb in honey - how long does it last?
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I have just enjoyed some of my 20+ year old cut comb honey from our own bees. Although dark in colour, it was excellent
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Well we just opened up a vacuum seeped container of honeycomb with honey. Always heard that honey doesn't go bad so we dug in. It was so bitter and the comb virtually disintigrated. So, we knew honey is good basically forever but honeycomb IS NOT! I am just really hoping we don't get sick.
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