Shelf life of honey: no expiration. Honey never spoils if stored away from moisture.
Honey has superior antiseptic, antibacterial and general antimicrobial properties. Use honey in place of antibacterial creams and ointments on wounds. It particularly excels as a burn treatment.
A hive of bees will fly 90,000 miles, the equivalent of three orbits around the earth to collect 1 kg of honey.
A worker bee will produce about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime!
Honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life, including enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and water; and it’s the only food that contains “pinocembrin”, an antioxidant associated with improved brain functioning.
Crystallization does not affect the quality and nutritional value of honey.
According to the Hibernation Diet, honey is the best fuel for burning fats while we sleep.