Accession Number:

ADA076143

Title:

Laboratory Evaluation of Australian Ration Packs,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMED FORCES FOOD SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT SCOTTSDALE (AUSTRALIA)

Personal Author(s):

• Body ,P. E.
• Forbes-Ewan,C. H.

Report Date:

1978-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

28.0

Abstract:

Results of analyses of ration pack items of the 197677 packaging programme are presented. Energy values are reported in Kilojoules. Some of the rations have become nutritionally unbalanced, particularly with respect to protein content. Total energy values of some rations are also below the recommended level. Author

Descriptors:

• *LABORATORY TESTS
• *MILITARY RATIONS
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• QUALITY ASSURANCE
• AUSTRALIA
• FOOD
• NUTRIENT ANALYSIS
• CONTAINERIZING

Subject Categories:

• Food, Food Service and Nutrition
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE