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St Giles (Camberwell) 1874
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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following results as disclosed by analysis:—
| 213 | 2 23 | |
| Sp.gr. | 1.020 | 1.029 |
| Cream | 61.00per cent. 4.00 per cent. | |
| Total Solids | 22.37 | 9.89 |
| Water | 77.63 | 90.11 |
| Fat | 15.04 | 1.99 |
| Solids* not fat | 7.33 | 7.901 |
| 100,00 | ||
| *Ash . | 0.58 | 0.57 |
| Salt in ash | c14 | o*oS |
No. 223 is obviously adulterated, and the
Magistrate, at the Lambeth Police Court, expressed
his opinion by a heavy fine.
I have also analyzed a sample of Anglo-SwissCondensed
Milk, and found it very good.
Next in importance to Milk is Bread. I have
examined thirty-six samples, and found them unadulterated.
Thanks to the blessing of a good
harvest, and the well-ripened character of the Grain,
the character of the Gluten was everything that could
be desired. The loaves were generally well-baked,