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Sterilised Cream.
This sample contained 0.2 per cent sugar and the Public
Analyst commented that cream is defined as that part of milk rich
in fat which has been separated by skimming or otherwise. In
his opinion, the notice on the label of the addition of sugar to this
article, was not conspicuously visible.
Following correspondence with the manufacturers it was disclosed
that the Ministry of Food, Food Standards and Labelling
Division, had agreed that the use of the existing label might
continue until existing stocks of labels were exhausted, in consideration
of which, an undertaking was given by the manufacturers
that when the label was re-printed, effect would be given to the
requirements of the Labelling of Food Order.
Milk.
The Public Analyst reported that this sample was slightly
deficient in milk solids other than milk fat, and that the freezing
point (Hortvet) of the sample, namely, -0.528°C., was consistent
with the presence of a small proportion of added water.
The Public Analyst stated, however, that the deficiency was
too slight for any action to be taken, and a warning letter was
sent to the retailer concerned.
Canned Soup.
Technical labelling offences were evident in respect of the
description of two tins of soup sampled informally. The attention
of the manufacturers was directed thereto.
Parsley Sauce.
This sample was reported as an article of food containing
rancid fat, edible starch, parsley, salt and bicarbonate-of-soda in
that order. The article, when reconstituted according to the directions,
produced a slightly rancid sauce with little if any of the
odour or taste of parsley. A labelling offence was also evident.
As a result of the correspondence that ensued, the manufacturer
submitted further samples of his products for examination,
and he was advised on the question of rancidity. He also agreed
to amend the label.
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