HIGH ENERGY SYNTHETIC COMPOUNDS FOR FUTURE COMPACT COMBAT RATIONS
Abstract
Data were presented to show that synthetically produced 1,3-butanediol, propylene glycol and glycerol, which are not normal food sources, can be used to supply dietary calories. All 3 compounds were utilized by animals under a variety of experimental conditions. The results obtained indicate that many problems remain, but that these compounds can serve as models. Nevertheless, the data support the concept that other more potentially useful food compounds can be found, designed, or synthesized. Such compounds, therefore, offer a new approach in the development of nutritionally and logistically ultra-efficient, 'tailor designed', combat rations of the future. At the same time, development of a means of producing food completely independent of land cultivation may serve to promote international stability and peace by counteracting hunger among the world's rapidly multiplying peoples.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 17, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0634673
Entities
People
- Gilbert S. Stoewsand
- Henry A. Dymsza
- Stephen M. Swift
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center