Why do some do so.

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I disagree with this. "True" honey is a very strong antiseptic and contains no bacteria or water. That is only in processed honey, which is not real honey.

I’m not going to debate science with you since I have learned that is not fruitful, but to say true honey contains no water is beyond the pale. Of course it does. Look it up yourself.

 

[vlangel]

I’m not going to debate science with you since I have learned that is not fruitful, but to say true honey contains no water is beyond the pale. Of course it does. Look it up yourself.

It is the one food product that never spoils, which is quite unique!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

It is the one food product that never spoils, which is quite unique!

Thanks. Yes, I am aware of both the medical and other properties of honey. I have used medi honey in tests at a pharma job, and have raised bees myself. :)

 

[sgdnycct]

Long ago my college roommate who got me into saltwater told me “a saltwater tank should smell like the ocean, not the beach”.

 

[sgdnycct]

Question for this that don’t use skinner sir mechanical filtration. Do you run carbon media? I’ve got no PS, no mechanical, I don’t clean the dump or sand bed and everything looks and smells great. Just wondering if Carbon is something I should keep using. I’ve got CemiPure in now.

 

[Paul B]

I’m not going to debate science with you since I have learned that is not fruitful, but to say true honey contains no water is beyond the pale. Of course it does. Look it up yourself.

Good, I also don't want to debate it. But real honey doesn't have enough water to support bacteria. It's just a small amount. But what do I know. I am going to eat some now.

 

[Paul B]

Randy, you are correct. Honey can have 20% water in it. When I'm wrong, I'm wrong.


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14% to 20%
Honey typically contains 14% to 20% water. For optimal quality, the ideal water content is between 17% and 18%, which helps prevent the natural yeasts in honey from becoming active and ensures long-term stability.

The antibacterial property of honey is derived from its high sugar content and low moisture content, along with its acidic properties of gluconic acid and antiseptic properties of its H2O2.