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The IVJincral Matter consisted of a Silicate of Magnesia known as Talc.
This substance is quite insoluble in water, aild in the gastric-Juice, and is
used for the purpose of "Facing" the Rice to give it a better appearance,
and is likely to cause indigestion.
CREAM.
11. The fat of all the sanities had the composition of fat derived from
milk, they were free from preservatives, and had the composition of
samples of genuine Cream.
GIN AND WHISKY.
12. The samples had the composition of genuine spirits. They were
above the limit of strength laid down by the Food and Drugs (Adulteration)
Act, 1928, which limit is 35 degrees under proof for all spirits, and
were free from Methyl Alcohol, and othef adulterations.
CUSTARD POWDER.
13. The samples all consisted of starchy matter coloured with an
aniline dye, and were practically devoid of Proteid matters, but in the
absence of any official definition of the article, the samples were reported as
genuine.
CORNFLOUR.
14. All the samples consisted of maize starch, and they were reported
as genuine.
MARGARINE.
15. All samples were of genuine composition, and they contained less
than 10 per cent, of Butter Fat as required by the Act.
LARD.
16. All these samples consisted of the fat of the pig, and they were
free from adulteration by the addition of foreign fats, and oils, and
they were reported as genuine.
DRIED FRUITS.
17. All of the samples-Currants, Raisins and Sultanas-were free from
slight amounts of sulphur di-oxide, and other preservatives, and were
reported as genuine.
DRUGS.
(Aspirin and Iodine Ointment).
18. These articles were all in accordance with the requirements
of the British Pharmacopoeia respecting composition and purity.