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made to realize the effects of the expensive tartaric
acid upon the bi-carbonate of soda. This may become
a trap to the baker, as by using a little excess
of the powder he would bring himself within the
operation of the Adulteration Act.
A sample of Flour gave indications of alum
which were not borne out by the analysis.
With reference to certain varieties of Infants'
Food of which three have been analysed, I cannot refrain
from a very strong expression of opinion, that
the labels should be diligently studied, and the advice
rigidly followed, when milk is ordered to be admixed.
If this injunction is not carried out, death from
starvation would be the consequence, unless medical
advice was sought in time, or the character of the
food changed. These remarks apply only to the
case where practically the food consists of starch.
Of a Tea, I have nothing to remark, except
that it was genuine.
A Tomato-sauce was only characterised by
containing a notable quantity of tin which it had
taken from the case.