Extended Shelf Life of Precooked Meals

Abstract

The state-of-the-art was surveyed to determine whether a food system based on refrigerated storage up to 30 days was technically achievable. Based on European experience especially the so-called NACKA system in Sweden and consideration of the microbiological and public health aspects it is clear that such a system is feasible if refrigeration temperature is held about 30-36F. No data showing a quality advantage for refrigerated over frozen storage were found. Except for special situations the application of a refrigerated food service system is not recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA002052

Entities

People

  • C. K. Wadsworth

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acceptance Tests
  • Classification
  • Food
  • Food Preparation
  • Freezing
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Meals
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health
  • Quality Control
  • Shelf Life
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Vegetables

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Gender and Food Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design