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H O Jaynes1, M F Chen1, W W Overcast1
1Department of Food Technology and Science, University of Tennessee, P.O. Box 1071, Knoxville, Tennessee 37901.
Abstract:
Analyses were done to evaluate among- and within-brand variation in the composition of five types of commercial salads. Samples from five companies were collected at three different times and analyzed for fat, protein, fiber, ash, and moisture. Carbohydrate and caloric content were calculated. Wide variations in composition were evident both among brands and within brands, which indicated a need for ingredient specifications, ingredient listing, and application of basic control procedures in the operations examined.
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