This section is from the book "Mrs. Rorer's Diet For The Sick", by Sarah Tyson Rorer. Also available from Amazon: Mrs. Rorer's Diet For The Sick.
This preparation is made from the solids of milk, mixed with entire whole wheat, well cooked. The average approximate composition of laibose is as follows: Total dry solids, 94%; protein 18%; fat 17%; carbohydrate 55%; ash potassium and lime phosphates, etc.) 4% - a nutritive balance of one part of protein to three of carbohydrate; and a heat and energy (caloric) coefficient of five to one of protein.
Fat | Protein | Carbohydrate | Ash | Total Solids | |
1. Laibose 1 ounce | 2.83% | 3.00% | 9.2 % | 0.65% | 15.68% |
Water 5 ounces | |||||
2. Laboise 1 ounce | 2.43% | 2.56% | 7.86% | 0.56% | 13.41% |
Water 6 ounces | |||||
3. Laibose 1 ounce | 2.13% | 2.25% | 6.87% | 0.5 % | 11.75% |
Water 7 ounces | |||||
4. Laibose 1 ounce | 2.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 0.5 % | 10.50% |
Water 8 ounces | |||||
5. Laibose 1 ounce | 1.7 % | 1.8 % | 5.5 % | 0.4 % | 9.40% |
Water 9 ounces |
A heaping tablespoonful of Laibose is approximately 1 ounce, avoirdupois.
Laibose | Protein .............. | 18% | 22.50 calories |
1 Oz. | Fat ................ | 17% | 46.07 |
Calories | Carbohydrates ............... | 55% | 62.63 |
131.20 |
Two level tablespoonfuls or one heaping tablespoonful (one ounce by weight) is a convenient and usual proportion. Put the Laibose into a dry porcelain bowl, moisten with a little cold water, stirring until smooth; then add boiling water to suit. Laibose may, however, be mixed simply with cold water and taken without cooking.
 
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