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Wandsworth 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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REPORT OF THE PUBLIC ANALYST FOR 1952
Milk
The average composition of the samples of milk submitted during each month of the year and returned as genuine was as under:—
| Month | Number | Total solids | Milk fat | Non.fatty solids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37 | % | % | % |
| 12.50 | 3.73 | 8.77 | ||
| February | 18 | 12.31 | 3.57 | 8.74 |
| March | 44 | 12.11 | 3.46 | 8.65 |
| April | 14 | 1207 | 3.43 | 8.64 |
| May | 24 | 1204 | 3.32 | 8.72 |
| June | 36 | 12.20 | 3.42 | 8.78 |
| July | 29 | 12.19 | 3.51 | 8.68 |
| August | 22 | 12.09 | 3.48 | 8.61 |
| September | 36 | 12.51 | 3.65 | 8.86 |
| October | 12 | 12.69 | 3.74 | 8.95 |
| November | 33 | 12.73 | 3.82 | 8.91 |
| December | 64 | 12.74 | 3.85 | 8.89 |
The average composition of the 369 samples of milk received
during the year and returned as genuine was as under:—
Total milk solids 12.39 per cent.
Milk fat 3.61 per cent.
Non.fatty solids 8.78 per cent.