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A small amount of alkali is added to some cocoa powders, and there
is a mistaken idea that it renders the powder more soluble in water, the
chief result however is to give the liquor a darker colour which looks
stronger.
These cocoa powders are frequently sold as "soluble" or "Dutch"
cocoas, and with such a description, are accepted without complaint.
In the United States of America objection is raised to the term
"soluble," and the cocoas have to be described as "alkalized" cocoas.
Condensed Milk.
On 1st November the regulations for the standardization of condensed
milk came into force.
Under these regulations the various grades of condensed milk must
reach definite standards of milk constituents, and it must be stated on
the label the amount of fresh milk the contents of the tin are equivalent
to.
It is to be regretted that no provision is made to compel manufacturers
to stamp the tin with the date of manufacture.
A. E. PARKES, F.I.C., F.C.S.
Public Analyst.
28th February, 1924.