Component Amount (g)
1. Egg yolks 50
2.Fructose 0.5
3.Brewer’s yeast 1
4.Vitamins (Vanderzant) 0.1
5.BetaineHCl 0.5
6.Potassium sorbate 0.1
7.Sodium propionate 0.1
8.Locust bean gum 1
9. Acetic acid (5%) 2
10.Boiling water 120
Table 1a: Components in the FDFE3 Diet. All components except for fresh eggs and chicken breast were obtained from Sigma Chemical Co. (St. Louis, MO, USA).