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The 23 samples of ice-cream marked *above showed a fat content as follows:-
Fat content per cent. Number of samples Percentage of total samples
12-13 2 8.8
11-12 1 4.3
10-11 3 13.0
9-10 3 13.0
8-9 3 13.0
7-8 5 21.7
6-7 4 17.4
5-6 2 8.8
The figures for total solids and sugar content in each case complied with
the legal standard.
Bacteriological Examination
In addition to the samples of food submitted to the Public Analyst for
chemical examination, 214 samples were taken by the Council's Pood Inspectors
and submitted to the Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale, for bacteriological
examination, as follows-
(a) Milk
138 samples were subjected to the phosphatase test which indicates the
efficiency of the method of heat treatment, and the methylene blue test which
indicates the keeping' quality of the milk. All complied with the appropriate
regulations relating to designated milk.