any of a large variety of substances added to foods to prevent spoilage, improve appearance, enhance flavor or texture, or increase nutritional value. Most food additives must be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to determine whether they can cause cancer, birth defects, or other health problems.
How long does chicken last in the fridge once it is cooked? Cooked chicken will usually stay good for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and 4 months in the freezer. How to tell if raw chicken is bad? The best way is to smell and look at the chicken: signs of bad chicken are a sour smell, dull color and slimy texture; discard any chicken with an off smell or appearance. Sources: For details about data sources used for food storage information, please click here
You can keep cooked chicken in the fridge for up to four days. Wrap the cooked chicken in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. Put it in the refrigerator -- at the back of the middle shelf -- as quickly as possible after it cools to room temperature.