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exactly the amount of solids (not fat) fixed by
the Society of Public Analysts. The analyses of
the two milks contrast well:
Adulterated. Supposed genuine.
Sp.gr.1,025 Sp.gr 1,033
Cream 7% Cream 11 %
Total solids 9.75 12.23
Water 90.25 87.77
Fat 2.50 3 23
Solids not fat 7.25 9 00
100.00 100.00
Ash 0.61 0.81
Salt 0.08 0.14
The matter of interest to the public lies in
this, that the milk supposed to be genuine would
not bear the addition of one per cent of water
without detection.
Seven Butters have been analysed. Of these,
five passed, one was somewhat adulterated, another
was nearly one-half admixed with fat other than
butter-fat.
Seven Beers and Porters have also been examined.
They are all sufficiently alcoholic, and
average ten per cent, of proof-spirit. Those which