Potential Performance Criteria for Combat Ration Packs - Texture Profile Analysis

Abstract

DEF(AUST) specifications for combat ration pack (CRP) food components include functional and performance criteria to ensure that components that are procured are suitable for their intended purpose. Texture profile analysis (TPA) and water activity (aw) data have been reviewed to assist in the establishment of performance criteria for CRP food components. The texture measurements displayed large standard deviations limiting their usefulness as performance indicators. In contrast, the uncertainty associated with the aw data was very low. It is suggested that aw be used instead of TPA as a measure of textural quality and stability. An understanding of the correlation between TPA and sensory evaluation data would then be required to establish performance criteria based on TPA.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA622150

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People

  • Duanne Hibbert
  • Lan Bui

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

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  • Contrast
  • Data Science
  • Indicators
  • Information Science
  • Measurement
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Uncertainty

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