Since ancient times and throughout history with the diversity of cultures and civilizations, methods for food storage were constantly changing and evolving. This was done to preserve food and protect it from external influences that lead to its rapid spoilage and deterioration. Some of these external factors include light, moisture, heat, air, animals, insects, etc.
Humankind's relationship with honey dates back to over 10,000 years ago, as this means that honey is one of the oldest food known to humans. Some studies even suggest that honey may have been the first food to be discovered globally.
Despite honey being the oldest food preservative substance ever found, and its indefinite shelf life, we must remember that honey is still impacted by its surroundings. It is highly prone to absorb moisture, leading to its fermentation. Experiments have shown that in humid conditions, honey can increase by 33% in weight due to absorbing air moisture if left uncovered. Therefore, proper storage is essential to preserve honey and its vital properties.
At BARARI, we conducted a comparison of the most famous and historically used methods for food and honey storage up until today. This includes glass, ceramics, stones, plastic, metal, stainless steel 316, wood, and terracotta.
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