Can you still eat honey after 10 years?

Honey that has been sitting for 10 years is generally not recommended for consumption. Usually, honey is marked with an expiration date, mostly within 18 months. Honey that has been sitting for 10 years means that it has expired and has been out of date for a long time and if consumed may cause adverse conditions such as diarrhea and poisoning. Honey is a common food in life, brewed by bees after collecting various types of plant nectar, which contains fructose and glucose and other substances that can be consumed in moderation for energy and health benefits. Some people believe that honey contains a lot of sugar and has antibacterial properties, so it does not deteriorate and can be eaten after 10 years. However, honey, like other foods, can be left for a long time to change its quality, such as mold and mildew. If you eat moldy honey, your body may be affected by the pathogenic bacteria in it and you may experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, etc. Therefore, for safety reasons, it is not recommended to consume honey after 10 years of storage. Even if honey is within its shelf life, it does not necessarily mean that it is safe. As honey is also affected by the way it is stored, the ambient temperature and other factors, if it is stored in the wrong way, such as open storage, or if the ambient temperature is too high, it can easily accelerate the deterioration of honey. In addition, honey is also prone to deterioration if it is of poor quality and contains a lot of moisture in it. If you want to consume honey, it is recommended to re-purchase fresh, within shelf life honey, which can be brewed with the right amount of warm water for drinking.