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Hammersmith 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Milk.
During the year 846 samples of milk were examined and
of these, 824 were reported as genuine, 18 as inferior and
4 as adulterated. All of the inferior samples were poor in
fat, whilst those adversely reported upon contained added
water, the amounts found being 3, 2, 1, and 1 per cent.
respectively.
The following Table gives the average composition of the milk calculated on the total number of samples taken in the Borough during the four quarters of the year:- Table III.
| Fat. | Non-fatty Solids. | Water. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per cent. | Per cent. | Per cent. | |
| Quarter ending March 31st | 3·71 | 8·85 | 87·44 |
| „ „ June 30th | 3·78 | 8·89 | 87·33 |
| „ „ Sept. 30th | 3·72 | 8·84 | 87·44 |
| „ „ Dec. 31st | 3·80 | 8·86 | 87·34 |
| Average for the year | 3·75 | 8·86 | 87·39 |
These figures represent milk of fair average quality for
the whole year.
Condensed Milk.
Twenty-three condensed milks were specially examined
for compliance or otherwise with the requirements of the
Condensed Milk Regulations. They were all found to fulfil
these requirements, both in respect of composition and in
regard to the volume of milk yielded on dilution.
Cream.
Four samples of cream and eight of tinned cream
analysed during the year were all free from preservatives,
colouring matter and other foreign substances. The tinned
samples were free from metallic contamination.
Butter, Margarine, Lard.
Forty-eight samples of butter, twelve of margarine and
eight of lard were examined. All of these proved to be