THE EFFECT OF DEHYDRATION UPON THE VITAMIN A CONTENT OF EGGS

Abstract
Spectroscopic observations on ether-extracted samples of liquid and dried eggs showed that drying caused less than 2% loss of carotenoid and about 5% loss in the u.v. region. No greater losses occurred during 14 wks. storage at - 18[degree]C. Assays by the usual rat-growth method showed little deterioration of vit. A during dehydration.