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For the first time in the last ten years, samples
of Cheese have been analyzed. Certain statements
have been made in Parliament and elsewhere, which
necessitate a better knowledge. The four samples
analysed contain no addition, except salt, to the
milk employed. In No. 72, probably some skimmilk
has been used; it is in every sense inferior to
Nos. 65, 67, and 93.
As regards Butter, five samples have been
analyzed: one of these is not a butter, but an
imitation.
Several Extracts of Meat have also been
analyzed for the first time, and, with all the varieties
offered to the public, it is of no small importance
that more should be known with reference to their
composition. They are excellent stimulants, and
might often replace with advantage alcoholic drinks.
I consider No. 71 the best, where all are good.
A Mustard, No. 70, was good for every
purpose, both for external and internal application.
The Spirits were without exception unadulterated
with water.