Trivia # 2 : Honey

 

• Honey is the only food that does not spoil. Honey found in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs has been tasted by archaeologists and found edible.

• In ancient Egypt, citizens paid their taxes with honey.

• Since honey has the ability to absorb and retain moisture, it is used in the baking industry to keep baked goods fresh and moist.
•  Honey contains 18 more calories per tablespoon than refined sugar.
• Never give honey to infants under 1 year old, as honey may contain Clostridium botulinum spores to which infants have very little resistance. Once ingested, these spores may germinate and release deadly toxins.  Once infants are a year or so old, they have developed some resistance to botulinum spores.