Microbiological criteria for military rations: update 1996.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Microbiological criteria in military and federal specifications for foods purchased by these agencies for their own use were first presented in 1976. At that time, 59 of approximately 600 food specifications contained microbiological requirements. As of 1996, 38 military and federal specifications, covering approximately 78 food commodities, contain microbiological requirements. Some specifications are described, in particular for ice cream, ice milk, sherbert, novelties and mixes and frozen egg and egg products.

Details

Original title: Microbiological criteria for military rations: update 1996.
Record ID : 1998-3021
Languages: English
Subject: Regulation
Source: Dairy Food environ. Sanit. - vol. 17 - n. 4
Publication date: 1997/04
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Indexing

Themes: Irradiation and other preservation processes;
Precooked food;
Refrigeration and perishable products: regulations and standards
Keywords: Regulations; Food; Military application; Microbiology; Quality; Precooked food; USA; Dehydration