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The Public .analyst's comments are of Interest -
"The size of an orange and the amount of Juice In It
varies, of course, greatly, but an average orange probably
contains about two to three fluid ounces of Juice.
The composition of the Juice also varies widely. The
above figures for fruit Juice are calculated on average
phosphorus content, but there may be a variation of
as much as 50 per cent In this, so large a variation Is
doubtless unlikely In bulked Juice from vMch these
squashes are presumably made, but the figures for fruit
Juice must be regarded as very rough approximations
only."
The matter was referred to the Metropolitan Boroughs standing
Joint committee vAio stated that the Ministry on being approached
regarding the standards at present laid dowi In the pood
Standards (soft Drinks) Order 1954 were of the opinion that there
was no evidence that mothers have been mislead Into giving orange
drink to their children in place of orange Juice.

FX)r some time past It has been the practice In the baking and
confectionery trade to make use of dried egg albumen in place of
fresh eggs for reasons of economy and convenience. This substance
which is In powdered or crystalline form Is derived from the white
of eggs and Is Imported on a large scale, mostly from China.
During the year reports were received that seme consignments
of Chinese egg albumen were found to contain food poisoning organisms
of the salmonella group, despite the fact, we understand, that
some consignments have been accompanied by certificates stating