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had been sold as ordinary currants for making cakes.
Two samples of Dried Fruit Salad examined were considered to be
poor quality.
A sample labelled "Crystal Table Jelly" complied with the Table
Jelly Order but was incorrectly labelled. The correct name should
be "Table Jelly Crystals". The order of disclosure of composition
was also incorrect, although there is no necessity t© declare the
composition of Jelly Crystals.
Three samples of Flaked Tapioca were reported as inferior as they
were all uneven in size.
A sample labelled Vinegar consisted of 4.3% acetic acid, total
solid matter 0.27 per cent, and water, and showed an acid oxidation
value of 7.1. Coloured dilute acetic acid must not be described as
vinegar which is a product of double fermentation.
Some Non-Brewed Condiment contained 3.72% w/v acetic acid. NonBrewed
Condiment must contain not less than 4 per cent of acetic acid
and this sample was therefore 7 per cent deficient in acetic acid.
A sample of tea examined contained a nail 1" long.
The acid-insol. ash on a sample of white pepper was 1.1 per cent
whereas it must not be more than 0.3 per cent. It was considered
that the sample was contaminated with an excess of outer husk and
mineral matter. Some Majoram contained 10 per cent of foreign leaf,
probably derived from a species of cistus.
A sample labelled "Fiz Wizzers" contained no available carbon
dioxide. Th* description "Fiz Wizzer" gives the impression that it
effervesces in the mouth and the constituents must be arranged so
that some slight effervescence occurs on sucking.
Some Butter Mints examined were prepared with margarine,
Confectionery labelled as Butter Mints must be prepared with butter
and not with margarine.
A sample labelled Cherry Sundae consisted of a soft nougat. your
Analyst considers that the term "Sundae" should be restricted to ice
cream preparations of a certain type, and this product should properly
be called nougat.
Legislation during 1954.
The most important piece of food and drug legislation passed
during the year was undoubtedly the Food and Drugs (Amendment) Act,
1954, which will not, however, come into force as such, but will be
consolidated with the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, the Food and Drugs
(Milk and Dairies) Act, 1944, and the Food and Drugs (Milk, Dairies
and Artificial Cream) Act, 1950. When the Food and Drugs Act, 1938,