STORAGE STABILITY OF CIVIL DEFENSE SHELTER RATIONS
Abstract
Results are reported on the stability of ten lots of fallout shelter cereal rations stored for 4 years and 3 lots of carbohydrate supplement stored for 3 years at 100F/80% r.h., 100 degrees/57%, 70 degrees/80%, 70 degrees/57%, 40 degrees/57%, and 0 degrees/ambient r.h. Rations include 4 lots of survival crackers, 4 lots of survival biscuits, 2 lots of bulgur wheat wafers, and 3 lots of mixed lemon and cherry flavored hard candies. Data include 48-month and 36- month values, respectively, for (1) bursting strength, moisture content, and general conditions of V3c fiberboard cases; (2) residual oxygen, leaking, corrosion, and coating defects of 2-1/2-gallon and 5-gallon metal cans; (3) breakage and general condition of package seals, seams and materials, and product units; (4) fracture strength, peroxides, and free fatty acids of wheat products; (5) pH and sugar contents of carbohydrate supplements; and (6) moisture content, color, sensory quality, and hedonic ratings for all products. Results of all examinations of stored rations, initially and through 36 and 48 months, are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0667932
Entities
People
- J. G. Woodroof
- S. R. Cecil