B-52 Crew Evaluation of Thermostabilized Foods.

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Abstract:

A total of 453 thermostabilized meals--each consisting of an entree, two vegetables, and a dessert--were evaluated by 289 crewmembers aboard B-52 aircraft during 15 days of combat in July 1972. Each food item was rated for appearance, texture, flavor, and overall acceptability. Among respondents, 64.3 preferred the thermostabilized meals to the existing frozen meals and 76.1, to the foil-pack meal. If the frozen food system is replaced by the thermostabilized food system, the weight and volume requirements for storage and preparation can be reduced by approximately half. Author

Author(s):
Crigler, Joseph C. ; Vanderveen, John E. ; Tucker, Donald M. ; Klebanoff, May O.
Author Organization(s):
SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TEX
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jun-Sep 72,
Pagination:
0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SAM-TR-74-11
Task Number(s):
793007
Project Number(s):
AF-7930
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.4.1_Food Service; JCA_4.4_Logistics Services
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*Military rations, *Food processing, Texture, Taste, Acceptability, Storage, Military requirements, Surveys, Pilots, Jet bombers
Field(s)/Group(s):
Food, Food Service and Nutrition, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
Evaluation, *Thermostabilized foods
Report Date:
1974 Jul 01