Effect of Storage on Sensory and Nutritional Quality of Meal, Ready-to- Eat, Individual (MRE-1)
Abstract
An evaluation was conducted on contents of the MRE-1 and the 12 individual menus to assess changes in nutritional content and to determine quality and acceptance of components during storage. Cases of MREs were procured and stored for up to five years at 40 deg and 21 deg C, up to 36 months at 30 deg C and 24 months at 38 deg C. At six month intervals samples were analyzed for sensory quality and nutrient content. The evaluation showed that MRE-1 met the operational criteria for stability and could be stored for a minimum of 6 months at 38 deg C and up to five years at 21 deg C or below while maintaining nutritional adequacy and acceptability. MRE-1(Meals Ready to Eat, Individual), Storage, Menu, Nutritional requirements, Nutrition, Quality, Acceptability, Food storage.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA274393
Entities
People
- Lauri R. Pruskin
- Margaret T. Branagan
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center