A process for the production of biscuit in a compact form as dietary supplement in emergency

Abstract

The present invention related to a process for the production of 40 kg whole some ready to consume, tasty, ultra high calorie Emergency Ration for our Defense Forces and for the paramilitary staff to meet unforeseen situation by processing 2.4kg of 16 mesh farina and 10 mesh size of 12 kg papa crisp, 6 kg sugar and 2.4kg roasted gram, mixing in an electric mixer with 4.8 kg milk powder, adding 2.4 kg corn and wheat flour, mixing thoroughly, subsequently supplementing the mixture with 6 kg butter fat containing 2.4 g of TBHQ and 320 g of gum with 1.2 kg deoiled coconut powder, again mixing gently, thereafter maintaining temperature of the mixture at 100 + 2°C with occasional stirring till light brown in colour and attaining 2 - 3% moisture level, simultaneously preparing vitamins and mineral mixture, comprising of 103.0 mg vitamin-A, palmitat, 0.1 g riboflavin, 0.11 g thiamin hydrochloride, 0.96 g niacin, 5.15 g vitamin - C, 5.15 g 520g tribasic calcium phosphate and 20.Og Ca propionate respectively, mixing one by one and adding to the previously prepared light brown mixture to get final product of wholesome Emergency Ration, finally pressing the food in the form of biscuits in such a way that nine biscuits weighing 250g may provide one day restricted energy 1250 K.calolries, 15g protein, requirement of a soldier, with other essential nutrients for unforeseen tactical situations.