A year
Unless non-organic food contains preservatives, organic food should last as long as non-organic.
Merchants who want their food wares to last longer put preservatives on them to retard spoilage.
The expiration date is there for a reason. If it's a cheesecake which doesn't use preservatives, then the expiration date is probably pretty accurate.
Yes, as long as it does not contain preservatives like potasium sorbate. Google the unnatural ingredients and see if they are preservatives.
less added preservatives
To extend shelf life (last longer).
You use preservatives such as salt.
Cooking shortening is made to last a long time. It contains preservatives that allow this. Each container of shortening will have an expected life date on it. Look for the expiration date.
It does not contain preservatives, meaning that preservatives keep foods un-spoiled for a long time, so it is long lasting. Without the preservatives, it can be spoiled very quickly in a matter of time.
To be honest, it depends on where you got the Chinese food. If you bought it prepackaged, then it will usually last longer than if you ordered from a restaurant that makes everything from scratch. Food with preservatives last longer than homemade stuff (sadly).
If it's frozen, it will last indefinitely. If it's dehydrated (dried), it will last indefinitely (but be sure to double-wrap it so ants and bugs don't get in). If it's fresh, it will last maybe two or three days.
Chemical preservatives slow down the growth of bacteria, mold, and yeast in food by inhibiting their ability to reproduce. They help to prevent spoilage and extend the shelf life of food products by maintaining their freshness and quality for a longer period of time.