Laboratory Evaluation of Australian Ration Packs
Abstract
Results of chemical and microbiological analysis of the 1985 packaging program are presented. The contents of moisture, fat, protein, carbohydrate, salt, ascorbic acid, niacin and energy of rations are included. The content of thiamin riboflavin, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, lead and cadmium in the Individual Meal Combat Ration are also evaluated. Daily available nutrients are estimated and compared to daily requirement. Some ratios were found to have an excessive protein and salt content. Combat Ration Ten Man, Patrol Ration One Man and Patrol Ration Papua- New Guinea were found to be energy deficient. Individual Meal Combat Ration was found to be deficient in calcium, magnesium and copper. It was also found that certain components have not been fortified with the vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin or ascorbic acid.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA205889
Entities
People
- A. J. Hancock
- G. F. Thomson
- K. W. James
- M. J. Lichon
- P. J. Tattersall
Organizations
- Defence Science and Technology Group