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A sample of dried milk, one of separated milk, and one
of condensed milk were also analysed and were found to be
genuine.
Butter, Margarine, etc.—Forty-three samples of butter
and one of margarine were analysed and all of these were found
to be genuine, with the exception of two samples sold as butter
which were found to consist entirely of margarine.
Cocoa and. Chocolates.—Twenty-five specimens of cocoa
and three of chocolates were examined and were found to be
genuine, with the exception of four of the cocoas. The latter
contained traces of arsenic, ranging from l-130th to l-80th of
a grain of arsenious oxide per pound.
Meat and Fish Preparations.— Seven samples of meat and
fish pastes, four of salmon two of prawns, nine of sausages
and three of meat pie were examined. Of these, three were
found to contain boron preservative, the amounts found
being 18.2 grains, 17.5 grains and 13.3 grains per pound, the
results being expressed in terms of crystallised boric acid.
Preserved Fruits and Vegetables.—Of one sample each of
peas, pineapple/ tomatoes, jam and marmalade, only the first