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Informal Sample-Marmalade
A sample of orange marmalade deficient in soluble solids to the extent
of 3 per cent.
The product was of the "home-made" variety and the manufacturer was
advised to aim for a stiff set - unless instruments are used to determine
the soluble solids.
Informal Sample-Chocolate Animals
A sample of confectionery made with a chocolate substitute containing
a high proportion of vegetable fat other than cocoa butter. Chocolate
should be made predominantly with cocoa nibs, sugar and cocoa butter and
it should contain no vegetable fat other than cocoa butter. The sample
was not of the nature of chocolate.
The Importers were advised and sent a display card which should be
exhibited with the article when it is offered for sale. The display card
was accepted by the Analyst. The product is no longer imported.
Informal Sample-Tomato Puree (No. 380.)
The Sample had a metallic taste and contained Tin-130 parts per million.
The Analyst opinioned the tin content of tomato puree should not exceed 100
parts per million.
The Producers accepted the content of 130 parts per million as higher
than the figure normally expected in the product but did not consider it
excessive bearing in mind the Food Standards Committee's recommended maximum
of 250 parts per million.
The Public Analyst accepted this and suggested the fault could be cured
by use of lacquered cans which some packers use and find both tin level and
metallic taste are reduced. If samples containing more than 250 parts per
million were found there would be good cause to expect them to be withdrawn
from sale.
Informal Sample-Tomato Puree (No. 444)
The sample had a metallic taste and contained tin-parts per million.
The sample was obtained from the same vendor as sample No. 380 above and
in view of the absence of an enforcible standard, no further action can be
taken in these cases.
Informal Sample-Dyspepsia Tablets,
The surfaces of some tablets were discoloured to varying degrees and
contaminated with iron or compounds of iron on the surface. A thorough
investigation by the Drug Company concerned resulted in the production of a
report by their Deputy Chief Analyst which was acceptable to the Public
Analyst.
Further formal samples were satisfactory.
Informal Sample-Beef Strogonoff Mix
The sample bore a misleading label. The instructions for preparation of
the sauce included the addition of butter and sour cream, but the necessity
to do this was not stated clearly on the packet.
The Manufacture was advised and relabelled the product.
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