Honey has an incredibly long shelf life it will not spoil as long as it is stored correctly.  Over time crystalization of honey is natural.  It can be eaten, but if you prefer it in its liquid state, you can gently heat the honey in a water bath over low heat. Make sure the water and honey don’t come to a boil, as high temperatures will kill the good yeast and enzymes in the honey.

Honey is mostly made up of sugar and is not a nutrient-dense food. However, honey naturally produces hydrogen peroxide, the same antiseptic we use to treat minor scrapes, cuts and burns. In the past, honey was used as medicine by doctors to treat the ill and wounded. Today some physicians use it to treat certain drug-resistant infections. Studies have found that honey can be an effective cough suppressant for those more than 1 year old (honey shouldn’t be given to children under age 1). Eating local raw honey can also help with allergies.