Series: Scientific Sub-Committee. Meetings 1(41) - 13(41) Papers 1(41) - 54(41), 1 Jan-3 Dec 1941; Meeting 1(42) Papers 1(42) - 3(42), 16 Jan 1942; Meeting 1(43) Papers 1(43) - 4(43), 3 Feb 1943
Taylor Kenkel
A file of meeting minutes and memoranda documenting the Scientific Advisory Committee's discussions and recommendations on food policy. Subjects covered in the file include the fortification of flour with vitamins during bread production; the production of yeast, its nutritional benefits, and its promotion in suggested recipes; livestock policy such as the culling of lambs; and nationwide supplies and sources of vitamins. Documents in the file include a report concerning bread rationing; a discussion of dietary surveys, including a survey of working-class diets in London; a discussion of protein requirements and supplies; revisions of reports concerning the canning of fruit and vegetables; and a discussion of the industrial production and nutritional benefits of fat. Other subjects covered include the prioritisation of dairy herds over egg-laying fowls; the increase of rations for workers in heavy industry; and rationing in other European countries.
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The National Archives · 7 March 1941 English
of poultry flocks (e) There should be a culling by panels appointed to assist County War Agricultural Executive Committees. devaluation of the ration coupon takes (f) When a place be …
The National Archives · 17 April 1941 English
4. While we recognise that the public generally prefer to eat white bread rather than brown bread, it may be pointed out that the bread made from the specified 85% …
The National Archives · 5 July 1941 English
One third of these cattle were slaughtered and completely analysed, the body being dissected, the parts ###hopped up and a sample taken for which dry matter, nitrogen, ether extract and …
The National Archives · 5 May 1941 English
present under severe strain. The turn-over from milling ### 73% to 85% level would also materially help in maintaining the reserve which it has been decided is necessary. 3. The …
The National Archives · 12 March 1941 English
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The Minutes of previous meeting, S.F.C.(41) 4th Meeting, were considered and approved. 2. BREAD. (Reference S.F.C.(41) 3rd Meeting, Conclusion 3). THE COMMITTEE had before them …
The National Archives · 14 January 1942 English
###ct during the period from 10th June, to 9th December, ###941, the number of lambs slaughtered was only 74.3% ### that expected. I have shewn that the yield of ###ue …
The National Archives · 2 February 1942 English
THE MILK POSITION. Notes by Professor A.W. Ashby. 1. The increased demand for milk during 1941 appears to have been due partly to its use as a substitute for other …
The National Archives · 19 February 1941 English
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the previous meeting (S.F.C.(41) 3rd Meeting) were considered and approved subject to the following amendments:- Page 2, Paragraph 3, line 4, and …
The National Archives · 3 April 1941 English
TABLE 1. BASAL ASSUMPTIONS. (a) Areas and production of crops at average yields and utilisation:- cereals 90% yield Area '000 Seed Human Stock tons Wheat 2,642 2,116 198 1,650 268 …
The National Archives · 10 September 1941 English
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The Minutes of the previous meeting (S.F.C.(41) 10th Meeting) were considered and approved. 2. CHANGES IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE SCIENTIFIC FOOD POLICY COMMITTEE. THE …