It was found 5,500 years old and still fresh …

This food was found as old as 3500 BCE, in ancient burial sites in the county of Georgia. When uncovered and found to still be edible (and fresh at that), the natural preservation qualities of ______ were apparent.

Hint #1 : It falls into the category of a condiment ….

Hint #2: It’s remarkable preservation is due to its low water content, high sugar concentration, and natural acidity. This creates an environment where bacteria struggle to survive, allowing it to remain edible essentially forever.

And the answer is….

Old Jar of Honey – Photo: Gettys Stock Images

Honey!

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