Question of the Day #87 · June 18, 2026
Which natural food, famously found edible in ancient Egyptian tombs, can last indefinitely due to its low water content and acidic pH?
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Honey
Honey inhibits microbial growth through its low water activity, acidity, and other antimicrobial factors. However, the popular story that edible honey was recovered from ancient Egyptian tombs is unsupported; labeled jars in Tutankhamun’s tomb held only traces of altered, dried material.