[Biological value of canned baby food with added protein enrichment]

The biological value of new canned meat baby food "Kroshka" with an addition of a protein enrichment agent was investigated. The introduction of protein enrichment in the formulation of the canned food was found to increase its biological value, the latter being related to the concentration of the protein addition. Moreover, the study of canned food containing an additional protein enrichment agent had a beneficial effect on hemopoiesis as well as on the function of the liver and on some aspects of the mineral metabolism.