Laboratory Evaluation of Australian Ration Packs,
Abstract
Results of chemical and microbiological analysis fo the 1984 packaging program are presented. The contents of moisture, fat, protein, carbohydrate, thiamin, ascorbic acid, niacin, riboflavin and energy of rations are included. Daily available nutrients are estimated and compared to daily requirement. Some rations were found to have an excessive protein and salt content. Certain rations were found to be marginally energy deficient and deficient in ascorbic acid and thiamin. Ascorbic acid was found to have unsatisfactory storage properties in fortified ration chocolate. Keywords: Field rations, Survival rations, Nutritive value, Food analysis, Food deterioration. (Australia).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA176196
Entities
People
- A. J. Hancock
- G. F. Thomson
- K. W. James
- M. J. Lichon
- P. J. Tattersall