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177
Michaelmas, 1875.
I have but a very brief report to make of the
work done for the Parish, as I have only had eleven
articles submitted to me for analysis.
Of the Butters, eight in number, I have no
good report to make.
Two of them, or 25 per cent. have been found
greatly adulterated with fat, other than butter-fat.
No. 52 had a melting point as high as 37° C, and was
full of crystalline patches; the colouring matter was
most unevenly distributed, and the so-called "butter"
was rather dirty than otherwise. There was no
difficulty in obtaining a conviction in this case, as
well as in that of No. 53. No. 53 was, however,
far superior when regarded as a mere fat.
No. 50 of the same batch was slightly adulterated
but not sufficiently to call for notice. 55, 56, and 58,
were more than doubtful, and I have recommended
that further samples be taken at the convenience of
your Inspectors. Out of eight samples, six, or say
75 per cent., were more or less adulterated.
The Milks were three in number. One of
these, No. 57, was excellent; a second, No. 54, was