I have a question about osmosis and honey?

Question

Honey is basically an extremely concentrated solution of sugar and water. It is also remarkably durable; it has been known to last for centuries without spoling. How does the principle of osmosis help to explain honey's ability to resist spoilage?

I would appreciate it so much if anybody could answer this question for me....

Thanks in advance!!!
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The cell membranes of the honey are semipermeable, and therefore, allow only water to enter and escape, leaving just the sugar, because the semipermeable membrane prevents the sugar from going out, and materials that would potentially spoil the sugar from getting in.

Does that sound right to anybody..?

Answer 1

Honey has no cell membranes.
It is a highly concentrated solution of
mostly sugar as you say.
The sugar extracts enough water by
osmosis from any bacteria attempting to
feed upon it to prevent spoilage.
Simple.

Answer 2

Honey Spoilage

Answer 3

Honey may be less refined and more natural than white sugar, but honey is still high in calories. Overall, honey is perhaps only slightly healthier than white sugar. Most nutritionists recommend only part of your diet be made up of foods that are high in sugar. Sugar packs many calories and lacks the vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function normally. The big problem with honey is that it contains roughly 55% fructose, a type of sugar found mainly in fruits. Studies suggest high consumption of fructose could lead to several health problems, including obesity, heart disease and liver disease. Some studies have even shown that fructose actually drains minerals from your body.