Abstract
ABSTRACTSeveral historical food samples were analyzed for nutrient and mineral composition. The samples included a 40‐yr old can of sweet corn, relish found aboard the sunken U.S.S. Monitor and seven samples recovered from the sunken steamboat Bertrand. The nutrient content of the canned corn compared favorably with reported values, with the exception of lower amounts of ascorbic acid. Significant levels of riboflavin, niacin, carotene and protein were found in the pickle relish. The samples recovered from the Bertrand contained calcium levels comparable to today's products, but the sodium levels were higher and potassium levels were lower.
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