Laboratory Evaluation of Australian Ration Packs
Abstract
The results of studies of the storage stability of ascorbic acid, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin in fortified ration pack components are reported. Fortification of selected ration components with ascorbic acid and thiamine was found to be necessary but fortification with riboflavin and niacin was found to be unnecessary. Additional carriers for fortification with ascorbic acid and thiamine need to be identified. Conditions in most Australian Defence Force warehouses lead to rapid depletion of ascorbic acid and thiamine. The results of analysis of 1986 and 1987 procurement of rations are reported and discussed, including a nutritional assessment of the Individual Meal Combat Ration (IMCR) and the revised Combat Ration One Man (CR1M). Some nutrient levels in the IMCR were found to be inadequate. The energy level of the CR1M was found to be deficient in copper. Adequate levels of ascorbic acid and thiamine in CR1M at the time of consumption are dependent on adequate fortification. The assessment of compliance with salt specifications stated in terms of added salt was found to be almost impossible. Some deficiencies in the rations are related to failure of some components to meet specifications. Vitamins, Storage, Fortification, Rations, Nutrition, Stability
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA272684
Entities
People
- A. T. Hancock
- G. F. Thomson
- G. J. Walker
- K. W. James
- R. A. Coad
Organizations
- Defence Science and Technology Group