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(b) Cream.
6 samples of cream were analysed with the followingresults
:—
Sample Sample Sample Sample Sample Sample
A. B. C. D. E. F.
Percentage of
Fat 52.72 49.16 51.84 44.72 44.01 51.18
Percentage of
Boric Acid. 0.227 0.198 0.545 0.223 0.186 0.285
Three of the samples were purchased as "preserved
cream," and each bore a statement on the label to the effect
that it contained a boron (boric) preservative not exceeding-
0.5 per cent.—a quantity exceeded in one sample
to the extent of 0.045 per cent. In one of the samples of
preserved cream, the label was not affixed to the side
of the jar, but simply formed part of the covering, and
was removable and actually removed on opening the jar.
The firm was written to, pointing out the undesirability of
such a practice, and recommending that the method adopted
by the other firms should be adopted, viz.: the affixing of
the label to the side of the jar, where it will remain after
the jar has been opened.
The other 3 samples were purchased as "pure cream,"
"cream" and "thick rich cream" respectively, and all of
them contained varying proportions of a boron (boric)
preservative, contrary to the regulations which come into
force on 1st January, 1913.
(c) Condensed Milk.
6 samples of condensed milk were analysed, the samples
being typical of the varieties of condensed milk to be found
on sale within the Borough, viz.:—