Kinetic parameters of thiamine degradation in NASA spaceflight foods determined by the endpoints method for long-term storage

Retention of labile vitamins such as thiamine (vitamin B1) in NASA spaceflight foods intended for extended-duration missions is critical for the health of the crew. In this study, the degradation kinetics of thiamine in three NASA spaceflight foods (brown rice, split pea soup, BBQ beef brisket) during storage was determined for the first time, using an interactive isothermal model developed by our group. Results showed that brown rice and split...