Effects of Storage Time and Temperature on Nutritional Content of Fortified Fruitcake

Abstract

A storage study was conducted at U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center to determine if fortified, thermoprocessed fruitcake would retain its acceptability and nutritional value in extended storage. This fruitcake is to be nutritionally adequate for use as a NASA contingency ration. Vitamins (A, C, E, B6, B12, folicin, and niacin), calcium, and magnesium were added to meet 100 percent of the Recommended Daily Allowance for males 22-35 years of age. Fruitcakes were stored for two years at 4 C and 21 C, and one year at 38 C. It was found to retain nutritional quality during storage and met requirements for most of the nutrients under test.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA191995

Entities

People

  • Ann Morrill
  • Doris E. Sherman
  • Ivy Fossum
  • Margaret T. Branagan
  • Mary V. Klicka

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

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  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Biological Pigments
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Data Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Fatty Acids
  • Food
  • Fortifications
  • Materials
  • Moisture
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Security
  • Statistical Analysis
  • United States
  • Vitamin E

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

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