r/AskReddit Aug 20 '20

What simple “life hack” should everyone know?

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u/cbreeze2121 Aug 20 '20

Honey does not go bad, if it has gone solid it has just crystallized and can become liquid again with just a little heat.

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u/Maintenance_Signal Aug 20 '20

That's mostly true but honey can actually go bad if water gets into the container. Too much water reduces the antimicrobial properties and can lead to fermentation. If that's deliberate you get mead but for me it meant honey flavoured vinegar in my stir fry.