The shelf life of honey is 2 years or 18 months. This period represents the best consumption date of honey. Generally speaking, pure honey has strong antibacterial properties and can inhibit the growth of bacteria. As long as it is well stored, it will not deteriorate.

But if you accidentally buy honey with a high water content, you need to take a closer look. When the moisture content of honey exceeds 21, it will create good conditions for the growth and reproduction of yeast, resulting in fermentation and deterioration. Even within the shelf life, such honey may go bad. This kind of honey has already bred a large number of bacteria, so it is not recommended to continue to consume it.

However, everyone should know that although pure honey can be stored for a long time without deterioration, the substances contained in honey are not static during the storage process, but are constantly changing. The longer the storage time, the more nutrients in honey will be lost, the floral aroma will continue to be lost, and the taste of honey will be far worse than before.