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years since by the late Professor Liebig should be
brought into vogue when the glutten is unsound.
Lime-water is recommended as a substitute, in part
for common water. 100 parts of flour are to be
mixed with 26 parts of lime-water (a pint of water
dissolves about 12 grains of slaked lime, and forms,
when poured off from any residue, a clear liquid),
and a sufficiency of common water added so as to
make the dough of a proper consistency.
Of course there is no need for using lime-water
if the flour has been obtained from perfectly ripened
grain.
And now as to Milk. Of 35 samples of milk,
15 were found adulterated with water, and one sample
was a scandalous illustration of a skim milk. The
only adulterations were with water, but the heinousness
of the offence can scarcely be exaggerated.
Several of the samples of milk were so rich in
cream as to lead to the inference that they were
prepared for the inspector. This, has, however,
been completely avoided since the appointment of
your present inspector, Mr. Fraser.