Honey is a popular health product, loved by many women. Lemon and honey are a perfect combination, with a great taste. But does honey have an expiration date?
Does honey expire?
The honey available in the market usually has a shelf life of 2-3 years. Generally, the higher the purity of the honey, the longer its shelf life.
However, during the process of consumption, cross-contamination of food is easy to occur.
Bacteria and impurities can mix into the honey, causing it to ferment and spoil. Therefore, it is best not to store any kind of honey for too long.
When honey tastes like this, you have to bear with it
You need to understand that the sugar in honey can be broken down into ethanol, acetic acid, water, carbon dioxide, etc., which is the reason for honey to spoil.
So, under normal circumstances, when honey spoils, the concentration will decrease, and the liquid will become thinner, accompanied by a large number of bubbles.
But not all spoiled honey shows such obvious signs. So how can we accurately determine if honey has spoiled?
The best method is to taste it lightly. If it tastes sour, then the honey has spoiled.
How to store honey to prevent it from spoiling
Many people may think of putting honey in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Actually, this method is not very advisable. Although it can to some extent guarantee the freshness of honey, it will affect the taste;
Therefore, it is better not to store honey in the refrigerator. It is recommended to store it in a cool, dry, clean, and well-ventilated environment.
How to make delicious honey lemon water
1. Prepare lemons and honey
2. Sprinkle a little salt on the surface of the lemon, and clean it thoroughly with a small toothbrush
3. Put the lemon in a sealed bag and freeze it in the refrigerator for about 2 hours
4. Cut the lemon into thin slices while it is still partially frozen, about 15 slices per lemon
5. Put one slice into a clean and oil-free container
6. Pour in an appropriate amount of honey
7. Add another lemon slice and a little honey
8. Fill the container with more slices and finally seal it with honey on top
9. Close the lid tightly and store it in the refrigerator. When you want to drink it, take out 1-2 slices and steep them in warm water.
