FOODS FOR FALLOUT SHELTERS. II. FOOD STORAGE, PACKAGING, AND SURVEILLANCE

Journal Article · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1962 · Food Technology (U.S.)

OSTI ID:4723956

Juilly, M E; Kaufman, V F; Olson, R L; Taylor, E C

Stability of various food products, stockpiled for long periods in fallout shelters, is considered in relation to packaging, periodic sampling, and replacement. Among the most stable foods are highly refined foods, such as salt and sugar. With adequate package protection, they remain unchanged indefinitely. Unprocessed cereals and seed foods (beans and peas) retain acceptable food quality for 20-- 50 years if they are protected from insect infestation and moisture. Milled and ground cereals may also have a long shelf life, although they are more subject to oxidative changes than unprocessed cereals. Dehydrated foods, as a class, are stable, and with proper control of moisture content and with formulation and packaging to resist deterioration, a shelf life of 5-- 10 yr should be attainable. The packaging used for shelter foods is unusually important. Tin cans satisfy most requirements, but may not have adequate durability in a damp shelter. If shelter stockpiles are to be held over an indeterminate period, stored food must be inspected and replaced before it becomes unacceptable. Regular inspection will be necessary. Data on the deterioration rates of foods do not apply specifically to shelter circumstances. (H.H.D.)

• Research Organization: Western Regional Research Lab., Albany, Calif.
• NSA Number: NSA-17-008442
• OSTI ID: 4723956
• Journal Information: Food Technology (U.S.), Journal Name: Food Technology (U.S.) Vol. Vol: 16: No. 8; ISSN FOTEA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CEREALS
FALLOUT
FOOD
HEALTH AND SAFETY
HUMIDITY
INSECTS
INSPECTION
MILLING
OXIDATION
PACKAGING
SAFETY
SALTS
SAMPLING
SHELTERS
STABILITY
STORAGE
SUGARS
TIN
VESSELS